Home Buying Tips

By Mark Deering | 05/11/2016

Buying a home may be the largest single purchase of your life and the process can be daunting. Organize your plans and expectations in the following order to simplify and smooth your way into home ownership. Set Your Priorities Whether you are a first timer or a repeat homebuyer, this is an emotional and financial…

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Moving In

By Mark Deering | 05/11/2016

When closing is finally complete and the keys to your new home are in your hand, there are a number of things you will want to do to make your move as smooth as possible. If your schedule allows, plan on a day or more to get your new place ready before the boxes actually…

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Foreclosures & Short Sales

By Mark Deering | 05/11/2016

A foreclosed property is one where the owner has been unable to meet monthly mortgages payments and the property is now owned by the bank. A foreclosed home is also referred to as an REO, or a Real Estate Owned property. Although some REOs may be vacant or need repairs, they frequently look just like…

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Why Work with a Real Estate Agent?

By Mark Deering | 05/11/2016

A real estate agent is a professional in a field where most buyers and sellers are novices. This is very likely the largest single purchase you will ever make. After all, how often do you drop a quarter of a million dollars or more on a shopping spree? Home buying and selling is full of…

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Understanding Escrow

By Mark Deering | 05/11/2016

Purchasing a home involves a lot of money, many steps, and many documents. Because the transaction is complex, buyers and sellers do not exchange money directly with each other, but through a neutral third party in an escrow account. The escrow period begins when the seller accepts the buyer’s offer and the buyer puts down…

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Preparing Your Home for Sale

By Mark Deering | 05/11/2016

Take a fresh look at your house. It looks great to you, but you have to look through the eyes of potential buyers. They need to be able to picture themselves in your house. Take a good, hard look both inside and out. Be critical because your buyer will be. It is essential to have…

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