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There is more to an offer than price, but it's the price that usually attracts the seller's attention. As a buyer, you want to pay the lowest price possible. Why pay more than you have to?
But, don't get carried away with trying to buy at a bargain price. Recently, a buyer...
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Curb appeal—the way a home appears from the street—can have a big effect on the sale price of a listing. Homes that show well on the outside tend to attract buyers' attention. On the other hand, a listing that lacks good curb presence can be difficult to sell.
Some buyers...
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A two-bedroom, one-bath starter home may work well for a single person. But, add a partner and a couple of children to the picture and you can easily justify needing a three- or four-bedroom, two-bath home. Most first-time buyers ultimately become trade-up buyers as their...
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The spring home selling season is coming soon. In many areas, the combination of low inventories of properties for sale and low interest rates should promise prime selling opportunities.
In areas that have slowed from last year's record pace, you may find a...
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Some people are born negotiators. But, not everyone feels comfortable negotiating. For some, it smacks of haggling, which has a negative connotation.
Negotiating can be particularly tricky when it involves a home purchase. Home buying has an emotional component that is...
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Purchase offers are often written in haste. Sometimes buyers need to act quickly because there are other buyers who are threatening to make offers. Or, maybe there's just a 45-minute break over a lunch hour to get the job done. Some buyers don't even take the time to meet with...
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