Selling your home is an exciting feeling, especially when you receive multiple offers. Of course, any number of offers are beneficial, but many sellers don’t know which steps to take next. If two or more buyers submit attractive offers, you’ll need to evaluate more than the amount itself. When it comes to selling your home, […]
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When it comes to parenting, teaching home skills is considered a major part of the job. But while their kids may know how to cook a steak or fix a leaky pipe, the basics of actually buying a house are frequently overlooked. For most people, a home is the biggest and most significant purchase
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The answer is: “You Bet!” Buying a house is a huge deal. If you’ve just started house hunting or are already under contract, moving is the next giant step in this process. Moving can be stressful and chaotic. The good news is packing and moving can be relatively effortless with some planning and organization. Use
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Selling your home can feel like an overwhelming task, especially when it’s still sitting on the market. Despite interest from buyers, busy open houses, and reassurance from your real estate agent that your patience will be rewarded, your listing has yet to secure an offer. Unfortunately, even the best efforts can yield unfavorable results. If
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There’s no doubt that a strong credit score makes it easier to secure a mortgage with favorable terms when buying a house. The higher your credit score, the lower you can expect your interest rates to be, which can translate to significant savings over the life of your loan. A damaged credit score, on the
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Spot these common trouble spots and repair them. Getting ready for a home inspection is one of the more nerve-wracking things about selling your home. The good news is that you don’t have to wait until after the inspection to fix some of the most common trouble spots. There are certain spots in a home
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Finding a buyer for your home is just the first step on the homeselling path. Tread carefully in the weeks ahead because if you make one of these common seller mistakes, your deal may not close. Mistake #1: Ignore Contingencies If your contract requires you to do something before the sale, do it. If the
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So, what do you do when it’s time to sell your current green home and find a new one? The good news is that green homes are popular, and all of those energy efficient upgrades can add real value when it’s time to sell. You’ll find environmentally conscious shoppers in every market, especially if you
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Here are the tax tips you need to get a jump on your returns. Owning a home can pay off at tax time. Take advantage of these home ownership-related tax deductions and strategies to lower your tax bill: Mortgage Interest Deduction One of the neatest deductions itemizing homeowners can take advantage of is the mortgage
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Home buyers get a host of tax benefits that renters don’t — critical deductions that can lower your overall tax bill. But how much do homeowners really save on their taxes? Using 2012 IRS data, the most recent available, we calculated that a homeowner who took the average for each of four tax benefits would
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