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Recently a buyer decided to make an offer on a house that had been on the market for some time. His agent showed him comparable sales information, which indicated that the list price was too high. So, he made a low offer.
The offer price was lower than the seller was...
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A couple from San Francisco hooked up with an agent from El Cerrito, Calif., who gave them a cursory tour through the Oakland, Calif., hills. The buyers were less than impressed with the houses they saw. It turns out that the El Cerrito agent was out of his league. He should...
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Interest rates are low, making this a great time to buy a home. But it's not the right time for everyone. Before forging ahead, review the common home buyer mistakes listed below.
It's almost always a mistake to buy a home if you anticipate having to sell again soon. There...
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The real estate market is changing, and in some areas this means a more challenging market for sellers. You can maximize your chance of a profitable sale by avoiding costly marketing mistakes.
Listing with an out-of-area real estate agent can cost you plenty. It's...
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Many people think that spring is the best time to sell a home. This is when gardens are in bloom, the sun is shining and most homes show well. Although weather considerations do come in to play, the best time to sell depends on various other factors.
Sellers usually do well...
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Selling a home has been relatively easy the last few years. The challenge has been finding a new home to buy. With inventories at record lows, many sellers refused to sell their existing home until they found a replacement.
Buying first worked well for most sellers in...
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