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Autumn is a time for loving life. There’s that special nip in the air, brilliant colors on the mountainsides and tantalizing meals made from end-of-summer harvests. As the air gets colder, maybe you’re imagining long restful evenings reading beside the fireplace or playing with your children in the snow. That happy, secure, nesting feeling with […]

Do You Know Who Buys Houses For Cash: How To Sell Your Home For Cash No matter whether you live in the city, the suburbs or the country, the house you own is more than four walls and a roof. It’s your home, the place where you connect with family and friends, where you unwind […]

Know The Reasons To Sell Your House For Cash Selling a house for cash isn’t the norm. Most house sales (92 percent in 2009) depended on mortgage loans. Because it’s a less common way of doing things, comparing the costs and benefits of a cash deal means sellers might have to think things through without […]

Selling a house can be a frightening experience. Knowing how much to price your home at, deciding whether or not to repaint or replace carpets, and finding a real estate agent you trust can keep you on edge. Once you’re ready to sell your home, there’s a limbo period where life can feel unsettled. Home […]

For many sellers, the scariest part of the sale process is the fear that the deal won’t go through. While most of the time real estate agents, lenders and escrow officers can keep everything on track, sometimes things go wrong. As a seller, you don’t want to find out on closing date that something important […]

Buying your first home is exciting. You can look forward to having a space of your own, decorating the way you want to and enjoying a family-friendly neighborhood. It can be scary, though. Moving from a rental home to home ownership is a big step. While the mortgage payments may appear to be smaller than […]

When it comes time to sell your home, you might have a good idea where to start. You’ll most likely get your home in its top condition, find a reputable real estate agent and put your home on the market. During your contract with the agent, you’ll keep the home clean, keep up with the […]

Sell your house with a low appraisal Whether you’re selling your house because your moving, retiring, upsizing or downscaling, the amount of money you can get out of your home is going to make a difference to you. Most of the time sellers settle on an asking price without really knowing the market value of […]

Know the Difference: Choosing Homeowners Insurance Coverage Owning a house is one of the biggest investments you can make, emotionally as well as financially. No matter what its market value is, a home is a place to unwind, a place to enjoy people you love, and a place to keep the possessions that mean the […]

It’s rare for homes not to appraise. If you’re a seller, though, you might be on edge waiting to find out if your house appraises for the price you’re asking for it. This can be especially important if you’re trying to sell your house to get out from under heavy mortgage payments that stretch your […]