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Posted on 02/09/2020

Photo by Chauhan Moniz on Unsplash Whether you want to sell or just want to live in a more luxurious environment, understanding some of the key details that make a luxury home what it is can help you make the most of a new purchase or even your current dwelling. High end homes are about more than just...

Luxury

Home Improvement

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Posted on 02/02/2020

How to Win a Bidding War on Your Dream Home

In a competitive housing market--like the one we have today--sellers are fielding numerous offers, especially in desirable urban and suburban hubs. If you’re hoping to buy your first or second home, it can be tough to make offer after offer with no success. However, there are some things you can do to help ensure your time house hunting is...

Bidding Wars

Offer To Purchase

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Posted on 01/26/2020

How Much Money Do You Need to Sell a Residence?

Ultimately, the amount of money an individual requires during the home selling journey varies. If you intend to sell a house, it often is a good idea to plan ahead for any expenses you may encounter along the way. Because if you fail to account for potential house selling costs, you may struggle to seamlessly navigate the property selling...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 01/19/2020

The Closing Process - What to Expect

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay The last step of any home sale is the closing. This is the time when the buyer and seller sign all the documents surrounding the sale, including the documents for the buyer’s mortgage. This is when money changes hands and, in most cases, the buyer gets the keys to the home. If...

Closing On A Home

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 01/12/2020

How Long Will It Take To Close On My First Home?

Do you ever wish that they taught a class in high school called, “Things You’ll Actually Need to Know In Life?” You’d learn how to prepare your taxes, what investing is, and how to buy a home. Unfortunately, all of these important life lessons tend to be self-taught; you pick them up along the way and learn from your...

Buying A Home

Closing On A Home

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Posted on 01/05/2020

How Can You Rise Above the Homebuying Competition?

Let's face it – there is no shortage of buyers competing for the top residences. However, there are many things you can do to rise above the homebuying competition, and these include: 1. Review the Local Housing Market The housing market fluctuates. In some instances, the housing market may favor buyers. Or, in other cases, it may favor sellers....

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 12/29/2019

Steps to Sell a California Luxury House

The California luxury housing market features dozens of outstanding residences. And in many instances, sellers find it difficult to differentiate their luxury residences from the competition due to the sheer volume of top-notch properties available across the Golden State. Ultimately, it is important for a home seller to know what to expect when he or she enters the California...

California

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 12/22/2019

Should You Counter an Offer to Purchase Your Home?

If you're on the fence about whether to reject or accept an offer to purchase, it is important to remember that a third option is available: submitting a counter-offer. Ultimately, deciding to submit a counter-offer can be a tough choice for first-time and experienced house sellers alike. But we're here to teach you about the benefits of counter-offers and...

Offer To Purchase

Selling Your Home

Posted on 12/15/2019

Types of Mortgages for Home Buyers

Photo by TheDigitalWay via Pixabay Looking to buy your first home? Unless you have a couple hundred thousand in the bank, a rich family member or a winning lottery ticket, you’re going to have to borrow money. TV ads suggest it’s as easy as clicking your phone, and in some cases it might be, but you should know...

Mortgage

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Posted on 12/08/2019

Tips for House Sellers: How to Capture Buyers' Attention

Home sellers sometimes struggle to stir up interest in their residences. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to help your residence capture buyers' attention, such as: 1. Craft an Engaging Home Listing A home listing should engage and inform buyers. Otherwise, an ineffective listing may make it tough for a seller to effectively promote his or...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 12/01/2019

How to Limit Challenges During the California Luxury Homebuying Journey

Buying a California luxury house should be a stress-free experience. However, challenges may arise that prevent you from discovering your dream residence in Los Angeles, San Francisco or any other Golden State city or town. Luxury homebuyers who understand the ins and outs of the California real estate market may be better equipped than others to enjoy a stress-free...

California

Luxury Home

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Posted on 11/24/2019

Should You Set a Deadline for Buying a Home?

If possible, it helps to maintain a flexible deadline as you navigate the homebuying journey. Because if you have a tight deadline in place, you risk making a rash homebuying decision. And as a result, you may pay too much to acquire a home. Perhaps even worse, you risk purchasing a house that fails to match your expectations. As...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

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