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At first it seems like a good idea. The buyer wants to move in two weeks before closing. The house is empty anyway, so why not?
Situations where buyers want to move in before settlement -- or owners want to move out after closing -- are not uncommon. But rather than being...
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You decide to sell your home. After interviewing several local brokers, you're presented with a range of figures. Even though the suggested prices are based on recent sales of like homes in your community and look at properties now on the market, they differ.
So which do...
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The average real estate transaction includes a fair amount of psychology. Both sides -- buyer and seller -- have to feel warm and fuzzy about the offer on the table. Each side has to be convinced that he or she landed a fabulous deal. Everything matters; and yet, buyer and...
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Is there any event in life more stressful and laden with conflicting emotions than buying a home? The answer is yes -- selling one's home can be equally trying.
For buyers, the purchasing experience can be stressful because they've never met the owners, something which...
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If you're preparing to place your home on the market, it's inevitable that you'll need a couple of minor repairs and slight improvements before your broker can drive a "For Sale" sign into your front yard.
Practical and aesthetic projects like a fresh coat of paint drain...
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Several years ago, I began hunting for an apartment close to my office. Unfortunately, in Dallas (as in most major cities), the closer you moved to the downtown sector, the more skyward the rents climbed. So I had genuine reservations about doubling my monthly rent in exchange...
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