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2018
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Don't just Connect... Power Connect! Real estate is an industry that has seen many ups and downs over the years. It has also seen monumental changes in the day-to-day operations and processes due to technology and the creation of online real estate search sites. Over the past two and half decade...
08/22/2018
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Who Pays the VA Funding Fee and Who is Exempt? The beauty of a VA Loan is that the Veteran is get a 100% loan. There is a caveat that a VA Funding Fee must be paid unless the Veteran is exempt from the condition. The exemption will allow a truly 100% loan to take place and if the seller pays t...
08/22/2018
Buying a tiny home can be a way to get out from under the burden of a home loan—or at least lead to a smaller mortgage—but there are other costs buyers should know about before they find the tiny house of their dreams. Here are some: Building costs: A tiny house may not cost as little as you ima...
08/22/2018
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Look for hidden problems when buying a home A picture perfect home can look perfect but what don't you see? A perfect looking home can be perfect but conducting a home inspection when purchasing a home reveals more than what...
08/22/2018
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Moisture is mold's best friend and it thrives between 40 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit which is why it is commonly found in homes. Mold spores float in the air and can grow on virtually any substance with moisture including tile, wood, drywall, paper, carpet, and food. Moisture control and elimi...
08/22/2018
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Yes, Mr. Buyer, I CAN show you that house - I can show you any house for sale. No, I am not the Agent for that HOUSE. Agents do not represent Houses; Agents represent People. We represent our clients. If our CLIENT engages us to represent them in Selling their home, we are the Seller's Agent (...
08/22/2018
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Have you ever started a project with one person and did a lot of legwork up front, then a second 'principal' shows up and you make some modifications in your search, and adapt and continue with the second set of adjustments, etc. Then you find out that a 'higher power' than the first two makes t...
08/21/2018
One of the toughest parts of being a REALTOR® is that you never know when you're going to make money or when you're going to have a dry spell. If you're a financial wizard, or really mindful of "saving", and sticking to a budget, then this part of life probably offers you more peace-of-mind t...
08/21/2018
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How to Stage Your Bathroom When your house is on the market, every room and space counts. Don’t forget your bathroom. Just like the rest of your house, editing what you have, making sure that it’s clean, and showing your buyer the possibilities of the space are key. Below are nine tips to he...
08/19/2018
If you're looking to raise the value of your home, especially for resale purposes, you've undoubtedly heard all sorts of ideas that will get the job done, many of which may be too expensive or too difficult for you to handle at the moment. Many require a large chunk of change, and while they may...
08/19/2018
