Clearing estate taxes
When someone you love passes, there are often many logistics details to sort through on top of the emotional mourning and adjustment that...
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Why isn't my home selling in a hot market?
In this hot market, many sellers are expecting a quick sale for top dollar. Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen for a variety of...
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What is FIRPTA?
FIRPTA? I know, that sounds like you should say excuse me after you say this out loud. Perhaps you have never heard of FIRTPA or perhaps...
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Difference between sales contracts (AS-IS vs. Standard)
Even the most experienced buyers and sellers should be cognizant of the difference between sales contracts when purchasing in new...
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Should you get a home warranty or not?
In some parts of the US, home warranties are very common as a part of a home purchase. In fact, in some of those areas they are offered...
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How to handle your home when you are retiring somewhere else
The journey of life is an exciting one that is part intention and planning and part accident. When you reach that chapter of your life...
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Understanding earnest deposits
Composing an offer for a home you are interested in purchasing has many components to be considered. Understanding the purpose of an...
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Downsizing in an up market
Downsizing and selling a home and buying a lower priced home that meets your current needs can be to your advantage in an "Up" market...
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How does 'anonymous' sell homes?
There is good reason that people are attracted to model homes decorated by professionals who have a knack for interior design. You will...
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Determine fair market value for a home
In its simplest sense, fair market value (FMV) is the price that an home would sell for on the open market. Fair market value represents...
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Six tips when considering a HELOC for home improvements
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) can be a great way to make cash available using the equity you have built up on your home. This can be...
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Considerations with Florida Landscaping
I remember when I first moved to Florida, looking at the landscaping and thinking it was all so new… the grass looked different than I...
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5 New Year's resolutions every homeowner should make
We all know the drill... We are approaching the new year and everyone is busy making their list of what they will commit to in the new...
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Why buy flood insurance?
If you own/purchase a home in certain flood zones and you have a mortgage on the property, there doesn't tend to be much of a decision on...
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Top home improvements according to NAR
Knowing which home improvements are more likely to yield benefits when you go to sell is important information even if you just plan to...
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Minimizing low home appraisals
As a seller you typically care about an appraisal and as a buyer you typically care about an appraisal. It can be one of those universal...
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Considerations when using an iBuyer
I remember my mother saying, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. iBuyer companies are getting a good deal of attention and...
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Preparing for property appraisals
Whether you need a property appraisal done as part of your home sale or as part of a refinancing process, making sure that your home...
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Home improvements to help sell
In March 2019, The National Association of Realtors shared the top 15 improvements to homes that helped earn top dollar and quicker...
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Difference between a real estate broker and agent
Every now and again, I will hear someone refer to me as a Real Estate Broker... but I am not. I am a real estate agent and a Realtor. It...
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