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When is the best time to buy a house? You might be surprised to learn the fall can be a very attractive season for buying. RealtyTrac analysts found that October is the best month to close on a home. They looked at over 32 million real estate sales since 2000 and found October buyers on …
Every year around this time, many homeowners begin the process of preparing their homes in case of extreme winter weather. Some others skip winter all together by escaping to their vacation homes in a warmer climate. For those homeowners staying at their first residence, AccuWeather warns: “The late-week cold shot should fade next week, but this is …
Ready to house hunt? It’s a jungle out there: Prepare for a flurry of paperwork, stampedes of buyers competing for the same digs, and other challenges before you get your hands on those house keys. We won’t lie: The process can be complex and stressful—which is why having a pro by your side can make all the difference. …
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Mortgage recasting offers two attractive benefits for homeowners with some extra cash in their pocket: lower monthly payments and less interest paid over the life of the loan. How mortgage recasting works First, borrowers must make a large lump-sum payment toward the loan principal. Lenders usually require $5,000 or more to recast a mortgage. The …
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Whether you’ve just graduated from school or are moving to a new neighborhood, renting is a big decision with plenty of unknowns. That’s why we’ve put together this list of 19 questions to ask your landlord before you rent. Depending on your circumstances and whether you are working directly with a landlord, with a realtor …
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When hunting for an apartment, many renters fall into the same ugly trap: They get swept away with visions of painting the walls deep purple and having cocktail parties every night, while completely ignoring the particulars like landlord rules and fees that come back to seriously bite. So before you sign your lease, WAIT. Take time to …
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What if you’re conducting a listing presentation with homeowners who’ve already received an instant offer on their property? Real estate technology strategist Mike DelPrete explains how to avoid being blindsided May 3, 2019 by Melissa Dittmann Tracey With the emergence of iBuyers—companies that make quick, all-cash offers to home sellers online—the selling process stands to change dramatically …
How do you choose the right real estate broker? This question comes up for new agents but is also a typical question for experienced agents thinking about making a change. So, as an independent agent, we all know that you need to place our license with a brokerage. Below I’ll share the top 10 questions …
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The iBuyer model may be new, but it appears to be catching on quick. The market for iBuyers has exploded, growing by 25% every year for the last four years as big names like Zillow and Redfin get in on the game. In fact, Zillow’s second quarter earnings released Wednesday revealed that nearly 40% of its $600 million quarterly revenue came …
