Freedigitalphotos.net It meets points on your neighborhood checklist You hear good things about the area and like what you see when spending time in the neighborhood and visiting surrounding businesses You see signs of home improvement such as nice landscaping, fences, decks, patios, etc. Home improvement efforts are usually indicative
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10 Helpful Hints For Moving With Pets
realtormag Freedigitalphotos.net Moving day is very busy with a lot on the To Do List, but don’t forget your pet! There are a few things you can do to make the move go well for your canine friend: Make sure your pet’s tag is current: Your pet’s ID tag
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houselogic Freerangestock.com The huge Swedish retailer studied 4,000 US consumers, both male and female heads of household, between the ages of 25-54, to find out what matters most in a home. Here are a few things they found: Comfort: 95% want their home to be comfortable-not just with cushy furniture but
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freedigitalphotos.net GFE and HUD-1: GFE stands for good faith estimate and is a document for borrowers listing estimated costs of the mortgage loan including points (if any), lender’s origination fee, title insurance, attorney fees, etc. HUD-1 refers to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Once the mortgage closes, the
Continue readingWhy Do I Need A Realtor?
Freedigitalphotos.net Realtors stand out from the crowd in the real estate industry. Not every person selling homes can call themselves a Realtor. Realtors are members of the National Association of Realtors and they follow a strict code of ethics. Realtors also possess a greater knowledge of the process of buying
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Flickr Give yourself plenty of time: If possible, start preparing for the move 8 weeks prior to your moving date. Figure out the best moving method for you: Determine whether you should pack everything into your car and drive yourself, if you need to rent a moving truck, or have a professional
Continue readingWhat Do Homeowners Want?
Realtybiznews Flickr The Demand Institute conducted a study regarding what American homeowners want that they don’t have. Here is what they found: Energy efficiency: 71% of households polled said that energy efficiency in their home was important but only 35% said they were currently satisfied with how energy efficient their home
Continue reading9 Things To Buy Secondhand For Your First Home
Flickr Silverware Dishes Glasses and cups Toaster or toaster oven Dining table Side table Lamps Bedframes Decor
Continue readingBenefits Of Owning A Home
Freedigitalphotos.net Tax deductions: Mortgage interest and property taxes are actually a huge benefit to a homeowner when April 15th comes along. Appreciation Equity: The portion of the home that is actually owned rises over time. Equity and appreciation often leads to the purchase of a better second home. According to the National
Continue readingReal Estate Ad Terms And Lingo
Flickr.com 4B/2B: 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Assum.fin.: assumable financing Closing costs: The entire package of expenses paid by the buyer and the seller when the real estate deal closes. These costs include the brokerage commission, mortgage-related fees, escrow or attorney’s settlement charges, transfer taxes, recording fees, title insurance, etc.
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