Some things haven’t changed much. Find a house – with the help of a real estate agent – that has the features you want, fall in love with it and make an offer. Hang in there through the inevitable negotiations, close and move in. And then, just as inevitably, find the flaws that could lead to major repairs or high home insurance costs. . . .
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Shopping is shopping, whether it’s for groceries, a new computer, a car or a house. Making a list of what you want and need – and the item’s ideal features and benefits – helps make the process easier. When looking at houses, with a checklist for home buying in hand, you avoid being distracted by the new surroundings and any staging the seller has done, . . .
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Have you ever played around with Google Earth? It’s a fascinating tool – able to take you around the globe in a flash and get up close to cities you’ve only dreamed of visiting. The search for the perfect neighborhood is very much like using Google Earth: You start at a great distance and slowly zoom in, according to your priorities. . . .
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We are so excited about the re-launch of RealEstate.com that we’ve decided to celebrate by giving away the one thing no house hunter should be without: a brand new iPad3. Apple calls it a “magical window,” and the minute you hold it in your hands, you’ll understand why. With a whopping 3.1 million pixels, iPad3 provides richer, more vibrant color with detailed, . . .
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