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7 Common Homebuyer Regrets (And How To Avoid Them)

August 1, 2023 by Dava

Homebuyer regrets: how to avoid them

To avoid buyer's remorse, be sure to consider your future self when shopping for a home.  Most new homebuyers don't regret becoming homeowners. In fact, according to a survey by LendingTree, 80% of recent buyers who successfully overcame a challenging housing market say they're glad they ... » Learn More about 7 Common Homebuyer Regrets (And How To Avoid Them)

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: agent, broker, buy a home, costs, due diligence, Home For Sale, home inspection, home purchase, homebuyer, homeowner, house for sale, investment, lessons, overpaying, own a home, professional, Real Estate, regrets, renovation, rushing, underestimate

The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own

July 17, 2023 by Dava

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Selling your house is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner), they often encounter various challenges without the guidance of a real estate agent. If you’re currently considering selling your house on your own, here’s what ... » Learn More about The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: agent, broker, contract, exposure, for sale by owner, home inspection, homeowner, legal, liability, market knowledge, marketing, negotiations, pricing, Real Estate, sell your home, Seller

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?

April 21, 2023 by Dava

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If you’re planning to buy a home, an inspection is an important step in the process. It assesses the condition of the home before you finalize the transaction. It’s also a different step in the process from an appraisal, which is a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like ... » Learn More about What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: appraisal, buy a home, Buyer, financial, home inspection, homebuyer, lending, Real Estate, requirements, standards, terms

Things That Could Help You Win a Bidding War on a Home

May 5, 2022 by Dava

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With a limited number of homes for sale today and so many buyers looking to make a purchase before mortgage rates rise further, bidding wars are common. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), nationwide, homes ... » Learn More about Things That Could Help You Win a Bidding War on a Home

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: bidding war, buy a home, down payment, earnest money, Home For Sale, home inspection, homebuyers, house for sale, multiple offers, Real Estate, strong offer

Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year

April 15, 2022 by Dava

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If you’re buying or selling a home this year, you’re likely saving up for a variety of expenses. For buyers, that might include things like your down payment and closing costs. And for sellers, you’re probably working on a bit of spring cleaning and maintenance to spruce up your house ... » Learn More about Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year

Filed Under: Buyers, General Real Estate Information, Sellers Tagged With: budget, buy a home, buying a home, cleaning, closing costs, down payment, estimates, goals, Home For Sale, home inspection, homebuyer, homeownership, house for sale, maintenance, Real Estate, repairs, Savings, tax refund, upgrades

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