How To Tell If A Home Has Been Well-Maintained

As a homebuyer, your real estate agent will do their best bring you to see homes that meet the criteria you asked for. However, there's no guarantee that a home will have a history of being properly cared for. Your real estate agent can choose the homes you see, but they have no control over the property owner's homeownership habits. Why Home Maintenance Matters Home maintenance should matter to you as a homebuyer and later on as a homeowner. A home needs consistent and proper maintenance in order to run efficiently, and that doesn't only apply to moving parts like…
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7 Reasons To Buy A Home In The Summer Months

If you've been putting off your house hunting, it's time to head out. Summer is the best season to go shopping for a new home, for a variety of reasons.  1. More Inventory Homeowners list their homes for sale in the summer more often than any other season. When you shop for a new home during this time, you'll have a much wider selection of homes to choose from.  2. Better Prices More inventory in summer often turns the local real estate scene into a buyer's market. Home sellers may have to compete with other sellers on the same block…
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3 Questions Not To Ask Your Real Estate Agent

It's an exciting time when you're buying or selling your home and your real estate agent is your partner in this real estate endeavor. But there are some questions that your agent can't or won't be able to answer for you. These are the top three questions not to ask your real estate agent.  1. How High Will The Buyers/Sellers Go? Knowing that your agent is in touch with their agent, you might think your agent knows the highest amount the prospective buyers or sellers will go. This question is problematic for several reasons. First, would you want your agent to divulge how low…
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