Monthly Archives: October 2010

Vacant Homes: 8 Ways to Make Sure They’re Maintained

By: Mariwyn Evans Published: September 30, 2010 Living near a vacant home doesn’t have to mean putting up with overgrown grass and unshoveled snow. Does your community use these eight common local laws, programs, and regulations to force owners to … Continue reading

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Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams

By: Donna Fuscaldo Published: January 15, 2010 With foreclosure rescue scams widespread as more homeowners fall behind on mortgage payments, be smart if you seek help. A record high 2.8 million properties were hit with foreclosure notices in 2009, putting … Continue reading

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Three Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

Buyers only get one first look at a property, and they don’t want to use their imagination. They assume the house they see is as good as it’s going to get. If you want your home to sell, step out … Continue reading

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6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer on Your Home

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-02-10 11:32:13 Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don’t let the best slip through your fingers. You’ve worked hard to get your home ready for sale and to price it properly. With … Continue reading

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Home Inspections 101

According to a study conducted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) in 2001, 97 percent of home buyers who received home inspections believe they received a good value for their money. … Continue reading

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5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-02-10 11:12:47 Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time. Many buyers today want move-in-ready homes and will quickly eliminate an otherwise great home by focusing … Continue reading

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Fielding a Lowball Purchase Offer on Your Home

By: Marcie Geffner Published 2010-06-10 09:53:36 Consider before you ignore or outright refuse a very low purchase offer for your home. A counteroffer and negotiation could turn that low purchase offer into a sale. When you receive a low offer … Continue reading

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7 Homeowner Tax Advantages

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-03-11 16:56:17 When you’re evaluating how much home you can afford, make sure you factor in the tax advantages of homeownership. Owning your home not only allows you to build wealth through appreciation, but it … Continue reading

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7 Steps to Take Before You Buy a Home

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-02-10 11:24:53 By doing your homework before you buy, you’ll feel more content about your new home. Most potential homebuyers are a smidge daunted by the fact that they’re about to agree to a hefty … Continue reading

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