As a home seller, you may think you will save money in the long run by not hiring an attorney to guide you through the legal aspects of your sale. In actuality, it could end up costing you more not to! Hiring a real estate attorney is an important piece in the home-selling process that can save […]
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Many homeowners believe that their home’s value is automatically increased if they have a unique feature. They think that they should be able to place a higher asking price on their home in comparison to similar homes in the same neighborhood that don’t have these features. However, homeowners should be aware of certain factors that
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When selling a home, homeowners who do improvements such as building a new deck, adding a bathroom, or finishing a basement should make sure they get the proper permits for these projects. Even if you have hired a professional contractor, it is still your responsibility to make sure you have the required permits. Once the
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An HOA, or Homeowners Association, is when a common interest community – which includes mainly condos but could include some single-family or waterfront properties – provides ground rules for maintaining their common spaces and property. With these rules comes a monthly or annual fee for expenses to take care of these areas and buildings. HOA’s
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For those of us living in the Northeast, Spring is not only a time for growth- and rain- it’s also the time when we look around our homes and grow tired of what we see. Especially with COVID-19 we’ve all been cooped up for a while and could use a change in scenery. The house gets
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It’s no secret that buying a house is an investment and it’s one that you want to protect. By purchasing a home warranty, you know you’re covered should anything happen to your appliances or home systems. What is a Home Warranty? A home warranty is a service contract that pays for the repair or replacement
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Budgeting for just about anything can be a difficult task. From how much you plan on spending at dinner, on a vacation, or in this case, selling a home, being educated will help you in the long run. Selling a home seems like a simple task which yields you all the profits from the home,
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When selling your home, it can often be a stressful experience cleaning up and getting your house ready for showings. Adding children into the equation can turn this into an overwhelming situation for you. You need a place for your kids to play around and have fun, but you also want to keep your house
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You just signed your closing papers. Your belongings are boxed up and ready to find their place in your new home. The property is empty, broom-clean, and ready for you to make this house into your home. The excitement becomes slightly overwhelming. Did you realize that the house was as “well-loved” when you were at
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The home selling process can be overwhelming enough when everything goes as planned, but what happens if you have to sell your home after you’ve already moved out? Showing and selling the home furnished versus unfurnished and what to do with the furniture after the fact is a topic that many experts are divided on.
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