Home buying tips

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    5 Top Things Today’s Home Buyers Want

    Many people shopping for real estate today are younger than previous generations of home buyers, and they’re extremely tech savvy. They grew up with smartphones, apps, More

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    How to Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time

    Buying and selling at the same time brings up a whole new set of challenges, but those who plan well in advance can make it happen smoothly.

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    Why Buyers Should Consider Foreclosures or Short Sales

    You might find a great property you’d otherwise have overlooked if you categorically disqualified foreclosures and short sales. And when the market is tight, looking at distressed properties makes even more sense.

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    Beware of Overpaying For Home Features

    You might love the pool in the backyard or the sweeping mountain views, but are those features worth paying thousands more? We’ll have tips on how to value the upgrades that matter to you.

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    5 Ways to Find Your Home During an Inventory Shortage

    In this tight market, buyers and real estate agents need to think outside the box. You may need to go after homes that aren’t listed for sale.

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    First-Time Home Buyer? Here’s What Not to Do

    Insanely low mortgage interest rates — and the knowledge that they’ll eventually go up again — make a lot of people feel like it’s time to buy a house right now. And maybe it is … if you go about it the right way.

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    3 Tips for Avoiding House-Hunt Heartbreak

    How will you know when you’ve found “the one,” and how can you determine when it’s time to move on?

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    3 Things Home Buyers Should Know About Today’s Sellers

    No two sellers are alike, of course. But there’s a certain mindset that many sellers these days share.

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    Tips for Gen X and Gen Y Home Buyers

    Here are five tips to help Gen X-ers and Gen Y-ers buy into the American Dream.

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    Tips for Preparing to Buy in 2013

    Here are a few tips to get you started on the road to homeownership.