Understanding Buyer Closing Costs
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
by Ann Sharf
Most people who are in the market for a new home are aware of the costs associated with purchasing a home and moving, but closing costs can be expenses that may be overlooked, especially for first-time home buyers. The amount of the closing costs will depend on where you live, the type of home you
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What A REALTOR® Can Do For You As A Buyer
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
by Ann Sharf
When we think of selling a home, the services a REALTOR® can provide usually seem worth the cost of their commission, but what about as a buyer? What can a REALTOR® do for you as a home buyer, and is the commission worth the services they can provide? Here are five great reasons you should
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What Is A Property Survey?
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
by Ann Sharf
When purchasing a home, especially for the first time, you are going to encounter a lot of terms and jargon you may never have heard before. “Property survey” is one such term you may encounter in the process, and it is often not considered one of the more important parts of the home buying process,
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What To Consider Before Buying An Older Property
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
by Ann Sharf
Whether it’s the character and charm of an older home with its original features, hardwood floors, and wood burning fireplace, or the quaint historic feel of the neighborhood in which it is found, there is a certain appeal to older property. But purchasing an older home may involve additional work and costs that a newer
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A Nice Home Or A Nice Neighborhood: Which Matters More?
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
by Ann Sharf
When you start shopping for a home, you probably have a very specific image of what you would like that home to look like. You probably also see the perfect neighborhood surrounding that perfect home. Every buyer sets out with an image of the house they want to own, but in reality compromises are often
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Choosing A REALTOR® You Can Trust
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
by Ann Sharf
When it comes to shopping for a home, especially if you are buying for the first time, having an agent on your side is extremely helpful. But if you have never bought a house before, you may have no idea where to begin finding a REALTOR® that you can really trust to help you with
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Examining A Home Objectively: What Matters And What Doesn’t
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
by Ann Sharf
Everyone heads out to look at potential homes with a list of the things they want in a house, and a list of the things they definitely do not want. In addition to that wish list, there are also some other things you will notice about the homes you visit that may strike you as
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Finding A Neighborhood With Great Schools
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
by Ann Sharf
If you have children, or even if you don’t yet but plan to in the future, schools are something you will need to take into consideration when you search for a new home. In most areas, certain boundaries define which schools your children will go to, and switching to a different school can be complicated
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Homeowner’s Associations: What You Need To Know
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
by Ann Sharf
As you begin looking for a home to purchase, you will start to come across houses that have a homeowner’s association. This is an association made up of the people who own homes in the area, created to help maintain certain standards in the community. They set rules and regulations for all kinds of things,
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How Much Yard Do You Need?
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
by Ann Sharf
You probably have spent a good deal of time considering how much space you need inside your home, but what about how much space you need on the outside of it? House hunting with an idea of the square footage you are seeking is a good idea, but in addition to that you should have
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