When you’re trying to sell a house, there are few things more discouraging than seeing it sit in on the market, unable to attract any interest or offers – it’s like waiting by the phone for someone who never calls. . . .
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Although the recent housing bubble and subsequent burst may have jaded some, the vast majority of homeowners and investors (and the real estate agents who sold them those houses) believe that house values appreciate over the long haul. What you’re about to discover may surprise you. . . .
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There’s an episode of the popular TV show “How I Met Your Mother” in which Marshall and Lily find their dream apartment in an unfamiliar NYC neighborhood. Without researching the community referred to as “Dowisetrepla,” they purchase the apartment. Later on, they make a ghastly discovery that their newly purchased dream home is “down wind of the sewer treatment plant.” . . .
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By adopting simple practices and making smart changes to your home, you can save big in the long run. Whether you are looking to improve your house and environment, or just need to increase the value of your home for real estate season, making your house more eco-friendly is the smart thing to do. . . .
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Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have experienced tremendous growth in recent years. The VA expects to guarantee more than 620,000 home loans in 2013, which would be the agency’s most successful year on record. But real estate agents need to know that the VA home loan program is unique. It’s quirky. A failure to understand [...] . . .
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A professional home inspection is a critical component of the homebuying process. While having one completed is important, it is also not a foolproof method of identifying existing or potential problems in a home. There are certain areas of the home that the inspector won’t examine, and others that he just isn’t qualified to assess. . . .
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Austin homebuyers seem to be having a feeding frenzy. Inventory is very low and demand is very high. Because of job creation and quality of life, people are moving to Austin from all over the place. Many are fleeing states with high tax rates to move to Texas, where there is no state income tax. . . .
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The notion that we are stronger collectively than we are individually is the guiding principle for the effectiveness of an “urban village” approach to life. For modern day developments, the benefits of communal living extend well beyond simple space planning. Day-to-day lifestyles can be greatly impacted by sharing resources and supporting each other socially as well as functionally. . . .
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If you live in a family home, the time will come when your children will grow and flee the nest. As both a sensible investment exercise and also to keep your mind busy with the house being so much quieter, you should think about some gentle renovations to the now emptier house. From the simplest of redecorations to full extensions, money spent now can see itself paid back handsomely when . . .
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As a real estate agent, have you ever really thought about who is your ideal customer? You see, real estate agents, when asked to define their perfect customer, too often say, “anyone looking to buy, sell or lease real estate.” The truth is, that’s very rarely the case. In most cases, agents only want to work in specific areas, specific price ranges and so forth. . . .
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