The process of getting approval for a mortgage involves scrutiny of your financial situation. There are many things that can affect whether you’re approved, and even more that can affect the type of mortgage you qualify for. Interest rates are particularly variable dependent on your credit score. But what do lenders check for in a…
Category Archives: Tips and Tricks
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Legal Reasons to Back Out of a Real Estate Purchase Contract
Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay Once you sign a purchase agreement, whether you are the buyer or seller, it is very difficult to back out of it. However, as a buyer, you are able to back out if your real estate agent drafts the contract properly. Real estate agents use a standard contract. That…
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Save Money on House Improvements
To maximize the value of your house, you may need to perform a wide range of home improvements. Fortunately, there are many quick, easy ways to ensure you won’t have to break your budget to upgrade your residence before you add it to the real estate market. Now, let’s take a look at three tips…
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List Your California Luxury Residence for a Reasonable Price
Setting a reasonable initial asking price for a luxury home in Beverly Hills, San Francisco or anywhere else in California sometimes can be difficult. In fact, if you fail to price your Golden State luxury residence appropriately, it may be tough to stir up interest in your home. Fortunately, there are many things you can…
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Who are the Best Candidates for a High-Priced Loan ?
Photo by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke via Pixabay A jumbo mortgage refers to a high-priced loan, usually meant for a luxury property. And while this loan may have once been reserved for the millionaire investors of the world, it may not be as exclusive as you think. If you’re interested in what it takes to apply, it helps…
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User-Friendly Smart Home Upgrades to Try
You don’t have to be a digital genius to implement smart technology into your home. In fact, the majority of devices on the market are designed to be installation-friendly. Making these additions to your home can make daily tasks easier, and can actually net you monetary returns. We’ll look at five that are simple to…
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Tips to Remember When Staging Your Home to Sell
Although all home buyers have different tastes, expectations, and preferences, there are several things you as a home seller can do to make your home more appealing. Three priorities worth keeping in mind are spaciousness (or, at least, the appearance of it), brightness, and cleanliness. Whether your home is a compact cottage or a large colonial,…
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How to use lawn moss to find your lawn’s problems
Lawn moss is often described as an irritation for many homeowners. But what if it was more than an annoyance? What if the moss growing among your lawn grasses was simply a message your lawn was trying to get to you? What could it possibly be saying? And how can homeowners decipher these messages? Here…
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Good Quality Photographs Can Help Sell Your Home
There’s a misconception many home sellers have that may be causing them to miss out on opportunities to have their house sell more quickly. Perhaps you’re among them. If you believe your home does not need to be staged, neatly organized, and thoroughly cleaned well in advance of the first scheduled showing, then you’re overlooking…