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Home Inspectors: Buyers And Sellers Find A Legitimate One

By Staff| 2005-08-31T00:00:00-05:00 August 31st, 2005|

Buyers and sellers can find home inspectors just by opening the phone book. But buyers and sellers must beware and determine whether home inspectors they choose are legitimate. Buyers and sellers can find some of the most qualified home inspectors by checking with the American Society of Home Inspectors.

Buying A Condominium Home

By Staff| 2005-08-20T00:00:00-05:00 August 20th, 2005|

When you're buying a home you may be considering a condominium. A condominium is a housing unit where you own the air space within the walls and possibly the plumbing and a parking space, but not the actual physical structure itself. Condominium units usually have a homeowners association and a condominium declaration that outline how ownership works and rules to live by.

Buying Versus Renting

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-08-12T00:00:00-05:00 August 12th, 2005|

Should we buy a house or rent? This couple plans to stay in one area for at least five years and wants to know if buying might be a better option than renting. If they buy, the property could appreciate and make a worthwhile investment. But if they are looking at an area in a real estate bubble, renting might be the better decision.

Real Estate Agents: Selling Your Home Requires The Best

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-08-12T00:00:00-05:00 August 12th, 2005|

What should you do if your real estate agent doesn't actively try to sell your home? It's best to take action quickly, which may mean firing your real estate agent, so you can get on with the business at hand -- selling your home. If you're working with a real estate firm, contact them first about problems with your real estate agent so they can help you find the right agent to help you sell your home.

When To Let A Good House Get Away

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-08-12T00:00:00-05:00 August 12th, 2005|

Buying a house? The house you want to buy may be more trouble than its worth. Sometimes the best thing that can happen is to have to let a house "get away" because it has too many problems. It's tough, but usually it's a blessing in disguise.

Building A New House

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-08-05T00:00:00-05:00 August 5th, 2005|

The biggest mistake new construction buyers make is not taking time to imagine how they're going to live in their new home. When you're buying new construction, figuring out how to make the most of each room requires a tremendous amount of thought. The trick is to spend time thinking about how you live in your current home, and then apply that to the different parts of the new construction house.

Buying A Home In Real Estate Market Bubble

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-08-05T00:00:00-05:00 August 5th, 2005|

When the real estate market is booming and home prices are high, you may be wondering whether it's a good time to buy a home. Are homes including condominiums overpriced in a real estate market bubble? And what can you do to protect yourself when you're buying a home in a real estate market bubble?

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