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Find Something Wrong During a Home Inspection? How to Discuss Repairs or Defects with a Seller

November 4, 2015 by Rilian Ball

When it comes to selling a home, it is a common belief that once the offer is accepted, there is nothing else to be negotiated. However, issues and obstacles that can arise during the home inspection can be a cause for discussion with the seller. Whether you're currently searching for houses or your offer has already been accepted and you're preparing for the next step, here are some tips in the event that the home inspection isn't up to par. Be Cautious About What You Say Without a doubt, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Home Inspections

Buying in a New Community: How to Meet and Make Friends with Your New Neighbors

October 29, 2015 by Rilian Ball

One of the stresses of moving to a new area is giving up the familiarity that you have with your old neighbors and starting from scratch. Whether you've just moved to a different locale or you're planning to relocate in the near future, there are some easy ways that you can make a home of your new neighborhood right from the start. Stand Up and Smile While there are neighborhoods where people are definitely friendlier than others, by making your presence positively known you can make an instant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Moving Tips

Locked in a Bidding War? 3 Tactics That Will Ensure That You Reign Supreme with a Winning Bid

October 21, 2015 by Rilian Ball

Bidding wars can be ugly, nasty things - but with the right tactics, you can come out a winner without having to double your offer. Welcome to basic training - today, you'll learn how to navigate the obstacle course that is a real estate bidding war and come out on top. Put these three strategies to use and you'll easily win the home of your dreams. Offer To Pay The Deposit In Cash It's not usually wise to make a down payment in cash, but paying cash for the deposit is a brilliant strategy that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Negotations

The New Home Warranty: Why This Benefit Alone Makes Buying New Worth Considering

September 25, 2015 by Rilian Ball

When making the decision to purchase a home, there can be an array of questions to ask regarding location, size, style and additional features that will complicate things. If one of the considerations among these is whether to buy new or old, though, you may want to be aware of new home warranties. While buying new can seem like a risk, this type of warranty may help make at least one decision easy when it comes to your home purchase. It's A New Home Benefit That's Often Guaranteed Currently, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Tips and Strategies

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