When preparing to buy or sell a home, understanding the difference between home repairs and home improvements is important. Not only can it impact your home’s value, but it also affects the overall cost basis of your property. Keeping the right ...
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For Sale By Owner vs. Real Estate Agent
What’s the Best Choice for Home Sellers?
If you’re thinking about selling your home, you may wonder whether you should go the “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) route or work with a real estate agent. At first glance, selling your home on your own may ...
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Settlement Tips for Sellers
When it comes to selling your home, the settlement process can often feel like the final hurdle before you can move on to your next chapter. To ensure a smooth and successful settlement, it's essential to be prepared and informed about what to expect ...
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How to Price Your Home to Sell
Setting the right list price for your home is a critical step in the selling process. It’s not just about aiming for the highest number. It’s about finding that sweet spot that attracts buyers while ensuring you get the best possible value for your ...
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Does Selling Your Home Count as Income?
Selling your home can be an exciting yet daunting experience. While you’re focused on finding your next dream home, it’s important to not overlook the tax implications of the sale. In this article, we explore the rules and capital gains exclusion ...
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Should It Stay or Can It Go?
When selling your home, it is important to have a clear understanding of what is included and what is not included in the sale to ensure a smooth and transparent selling process. Familiarizing yourself with the standard inclusions and knowing how to ...
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Navigating the Fine Line Between Security and Privacy at Real Estate Showings
For decades, real estate agents and sellers have used various forms of showings to help market their listings. These showings are an opportunity for serious buyers to view a home and decide if it is worth pursuing.
Real estate showings, and in ...
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What Goes on the Seller’s Disclosure?
Mistakes on the Seller’s Disclosure form are the number one cause of lawsuits from home sales and they are more common than you think. In fact, buyers filing lawsuits against sellers after the sale of the home can cost sellers on average $15,000 in ...
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Sell Your Home for the Best Price
The housing market is cooling off and conditions are starting to change as interest rates increase. This means the market is not as favorable for sellers as it was a few months ago and your home may take longer to sell. When you put your home on the ...
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