Mature trees add "curb appeal" to a property and can make a home more energy efficient. Planted at the edges of a building, a tree's broad canopy of leaves softens the hard lines of architecture and offers shade. Trees absorb light reflected from the roof and decrease the air temperature surround
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01/22/2008
Some basic negotiating tips.Find out how motivated the seller is. This will enhance your negotiating position. Sellers who must move quickly due to a job transfer, divorce, or contract on another home, are more inclined to accept a lower price to speed the process along.Also, remember that the l
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01/12/2008
Just take a look, they are literally everywhere, even in wealthy enclaves. What sets them apart is price. They have lower market value than other houses in the immediate area because they have either been poorly maintained or abandoned.To determine if a property that interests you is a wise inves
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01/12/2008
It depends and it really is a matter of choice and personal opinion. So-called "bad" areas-oftern referring to residentially unstable or poor area - have offered an affordable means of homeownership for many-particularly young, first-time buyers and low- to moderate-income families interested in
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01/12/2008
One of the best ways to determine pricing on distressed or any other real estate property is talk to a professional agent who is familiar with the local market and available properties and have them put together for you a comparable market analyses. See what price similar properties have sold for
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01/12/2008
In real estate, and especially in the current buyers market condition, almost everything is negotiable, so it is certainly worth a try. Now, this does not mean the builder will fall down and roll over. It is very common for builders to claim that their prices are based on fixed construction costs
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01/12/2008
I HAVE THE FOLLOWING OUTSTANDING RATES AVAILABLE WITH A LOCAL MORTGAGE COMPANY. Rates 1/11/08CONFORMING LOAN LIMIT $417,000 FIXED ratepointsARMS ratepts.30 YR FIXED 5.875%05 YEAR5.375%15.250%1.50 + 11.50 +12/1 BUYDOWN 4.500%17 YEAR 5.500%13.875%1.50 + 115 YR FIXED 5.500%010 YEAR5.625%1*Call f
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01/12/2008
Buying your new home can be as fun as shopping for new clothes. The only difference is you're more familiar in doing the latter. You know your size, the colors that suits you and most probably you have your own style already. So, when you're out shopping for new clothes, chances are at the end
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01/11/2008
Be sure to call if there are any homes you are wanting to look at. In this buyers market, the great homes at great prices sell fast, so you have to be ahead of the curve! Let me help you find one of these homes! There are a lot of homes on the market and most seller are eager to get moving too, s
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01/11/2008
Real Estate Tip:Building With Help From Brokers Did you know that, for no additional cost, you can be represented by a real estate broker in conjunction with purchasing a home from a builder? Homebuilders are accustomed to working with real estate brokers and often their commission is already cov
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01/11/2008
