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If you’re planning in the spring to buy your first house, you already may be feeling a bit overwhelmed about what can often be a complicated and convoluted process. The good news is that you have plenty of time to learn the myriad steps to buying a home and getting prepared for the endeavor. [...]
There is new hope for many Americans who lost their homes to foreclosures and short sales in recent years and are ready to buy a home again. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently introduced new guidelines for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans, essentially making it easier for eligible borrowers who [...]
Q. Does it matter how the interior of my garage looks when it’s time to sell? A. Although you normally may not give it a second thought, the appearance of your garage matters when your home is on the market. “Even though a garage isn’t living space, it’s still an extension of the home,” [...]
Buying a home is still considered to be a lifetime accomplishment. How much cash you're going to need upfront to do so is another story entirely. The funds needed to close the sale play an enormous role in your ability to get a home loan. If you're serious about buying a home or will [...]
According to a new survey of more than 2,000 Americans conducted by Coldwell Banker Real Estate and leading psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig, Americans don’t see eye to eye about the appropriate amount of time for adults to live with parents after college. The survey found that Americans ages 55 and older think it is [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
