Check the Rules of a Homeowners Association before Buying

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There are several factors consumers take into account when buying a home, including property features, proximity to their work and the surrounding community. The neighborhood they are moving into can play a large role on a new homeowner's experience, so it's important to research the particulars of each community thoroughly. One of the first [...]

Tips on How to Pick the Right Real Estate Agent For You

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A trusted real estate agent provides experienced counsel, guidance and unparalleled local expertise – all essential ingredients for anyone on the hunt for a home.  But for first-time home buyers, the first step can be one of the most intimidating. To help first-time home buyers, the professionals at Coldwell Banker Real Estate have provided [...]

Avoiding Common Home Selling Pitfalls

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For those looking to sell a home, there are a number of different concerns to deal with. In addition to these worries, there are a number of potential mistakes sellers may make. Letting emotions get in the way One of the biggest mistakes a seller can make, according to Investopedia, is allowing their emotions [...]

Home Negotiation Strategies

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On either side of a transaction, the home buyers or sellers may find themselves facing a more experienced or knowledgeable negotiator. While buyers and sellers can turn to their real estate agent for help, understanding how real estate negotiations work can make it easier to understand and accept advice that may run counter to their own instincts. Ultimately, the [...]

Take a Calm But Confident Approach When Purchasing a Home

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It's natural that home buyers are excited and eager to find the house of their dreams during the home buying process. Real estate agents typically tell sellers not to be overly emotional during the process, because it may jeopardize their sale. However, some buyers may be unaware that approaching the buying process with too [...]

Home Buyers Are Back, but Where Are the Houses?

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The first official day of Spring may still be 20 days away, but the Spring housing market is already underway. Buyer traffic is rising along with home prices, but one traditional Spring phenomenon is sorely absent: rising supply. The raw number of homes for sale is now at its lowest level in over 13 [...]

Money Saving Energy Upgrades

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Some sellers may balk at the idea of renovating their homes before selling it, thinking that it may cost them a great deal of money without providing enough return during the resale. However, making some upgrades is common when selling a home, and there are several types of improvements owners can make that won't [...]

Making the Choice Between Two Homes

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Some individuals who are buying a home worry that they won't find their dream house. However, many may not know how to proceed when they have fallen in love with two properties. Making the decision between two houses can be difficult when they both feature affordability, space and great features. To avoid feeling buyer's [...]

It’s Time to Get Moving Again… Into a New Home

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International events and the state of the national economy have frozen many peoples desire to make progress. We at Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty say progress has never been more attainable — especially if you want to own your own home. • It’s a buyer’s market, and that’s good for you if you’re looking [...]

Attention Buyers & Sellers! Should You Consider A Lease Option?

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It is no secret to anyone by now that we are in the midst of very dynamic economic times and a rapidly changing real estate environment. And, as is always the case, opportunities and challenges are created during these changing times. In addition, tactics and strategies that were once useful or useless in the [...]

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