Category: Terminology
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Wholesalers- How Do They Differ From Realtors?
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of something called wholesaling. Traditionally, wholesalers were a type of investor, but more recently they have started acting as more of a real estate agent. Let’s get into how they are doing it. What is Wholesaling? In the past, and still in a technical sense, wholesaling…
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Co-Buying: Everything To Know About Buying A House With Friends
Co-Buying has numerous advantages that can make it a great option for first time buyers, but there are also some disadvantages to consider as well. Check out this post for everything you should consider before buying with your friends.
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What Is A Home Warranty- And Do You Need One?
Whenever you are buying a home, one of the biggest concerns will be future maintenance. How old is the roof? How are the bones of the homes? Are the windows in need of replacement? Is there water getting in the crawlspace? For most buyers, a home inspection is a fair price to pay to determine…
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Everything To Know About Pre-Listing Inspections
Pre-listing inspections are a great way to keep the ball in your court when selling a home. This post will help you understand what is inspected, the benefits, the cost, and more.
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Sellers VS Buyers Market
I’m sure most of us are hearing all the time that we are currently in a seller’s market, but what exactly does that mean? The short answer is the demand for housing is higher than the inventory. A buyer’s market, as you may have already guessed, is the opposite. There are some key traits that…
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The Scoop On Energy Efficient Homes
Energy efficient homes help us save on our utility bills and also reduce our carbon footprint. This post explains energy efficient homes and gives tips on what you can do to make your home more green as well.
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Complete Guide To Manufactured Homes
A manufactured home is a home that is pre-built in a factory and can be hauled to any lot that allows for manufactured homes. Because they are built on wheels, they are technically considered personal property (a trailer), but they can be permanently affixed to the ground and thus be transformed into real property (a…
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Beyond The Basic Home Inspection
The typical home inspection is a great place to start if you are in the due diligence period of a home purchase. A home inspector does a more topical inspection of a wide variety of things in the home, such as the roof, plumbing, electrical, lighting, When I say topical, what I mean is that…
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Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
How Should I Prepare My House Before Listing It? You’ve heard it before and it’s as true with real estate as anything else- first impressions matter. It’s a good idea to make sure everything is working good and there are no glaring problems in the house. Make sure the rooms are clean and de-cluttered so…