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The First 5 Steps to Take if You Want to Invest in Real Estate

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Investing in real estate is one of the most effective and time-tested methods for wealth accumulation. In fact, surveys show that roughly 90 percent of the worlds wealthiest have been able to amass their fortunes partially or completely thanks to smart real estate investments.

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for the weeks of: June 26

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How does home lending work? Review our quick 12-step plan in mortgage financing. Learn how best to qualify and find your best home mortgage loan.

 

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Common Home Selling Mistakes New Agents Should Avoid Making at All Costs

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Real estate agents have an awesome—and potentially awesomely rewarding—job at hand. They get the distinct privilege of helping people find the properties of their dreams, which often means playing a part in some of the happiest moments of their lives. But the truth is that the real estate industry is cutthroat, with around 20 percent of real estate agents earning the vast majority of the commissions (something like 80 percent).

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Costly Closing Costs: Should You Also Buy Homeowners Insurance?

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Having a career in real estate, specifically as a luxury real estate agent, can be one of the toughest. You will be competing against other agents who are also searching for prospective buyers and sellers. Moreover, some agents employ dirty tactics just to get ahead of the competition.

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4 Things to Consider About Location When You are Buying a Home

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If you are beginning the process of finding a new home, there are many factors you will need to consider carefully. For example, location is crucial. Many people get too wrapped up in finding the perfect home that meets all of their requirements, and they can easily overlook how significant the home’s location is. You will want to avoid this because you will need to ensure that your home is in an area that has good air quality, low crime rates, a suitable climate and convenient commuting.

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How to Plan Staging Your House For Sale on a Tight Budget?

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Selling your house is never easy in terms of money spent before someone accepts the deal. Lots of money goes for renovations, listings, real estate agents, taxes, and a couple of foreseen and never expected costs that come your way. Planning the budget to the cent is not only an excellent organization, but it is also a personal obligation if you don’t want to drown in debt. You need to know how you are going to spend every dollar and what kind of advantage will this bring to you to sell the house faster.

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Ideas on how can afford a home purchase

  • start saving money:
    view budgeting techniques and rebate cards

  • view first-time options:
    FHA programs and zero-down mortgages

  • watch the interest rates:
    when they hit low levels, be prepared to act

  • have good credit:
    good credit means lower monthly payments

  • maintain good debt ratios:
    lenders view this as low risk

  • understand the process:
    understand how to negotiate best terms

read about these and other tips to help you afford a home purchase

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what is the value of the home

Check the market value of the home you are reviewing and neighborhood. It is a report you can use to structure your home purchase offer.

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Home Buying Guide and Home Search

Buying a home? You have landed at the right place. Our goal is to keep your home buying experience simple and straight to the point. Find home MLS listings, FSBO homes, foreclosures, new home construction, home classifieds, real estate agents, mortgage financing, home services, home buying steps, and just about everything to find and make a buy home decision.

Simply start with our quick home buying checklist that summarizes the home buying process. It references our free 7-step guide on home buying plans and home buying tips. Review our guides on home affordability, home buying numbers, escrow payments, home inspection, home location and neighborhood, home buying contract negotiations, home mortgage financing, closing and settlement, and more. Use this resource center to find the the right home, in the right location, and at the right price.

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