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Buying a Vacation Home in the US? Here's What You Need to Know!

Do you daydream about a waterfront home where you and your family can get away from the stress of daily life on a whim? Forget the worries about availability, fees, or restrictions. As a bonus, you can cover costs by renting the home out periodically. If owning a vacation home is part of your American dream, here's some useful information to help you make it a reality. Be Realistic People often get caught up in the emotional aspect of having a vacation home without really gi

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Can Staging Increase Your Final Sales Price?

If you've been thinking about selling your home, you've probably considered the question of whether you really need staging. After all, it's an extra expense and it requires some effort -- so is it really worth it? The answer is... maybe. Here are a few things to consider. What is Staging, Anyway? In case you're not familiar, staging involves setting up a home so that it looks as appealing as possible to potential buyers. In many cases, this involves bringing in the right kin

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Lowball Offer: Getting Real with the Deal

For many homeowners, the thought of selling your home for less than what you believe it's worth is unthinkable. After all, your goal is to try to make a profit or recoup the majority of your initial investment. Unfortunately, lowball offers are often part of the home selling process. There are many instances where selling your home successfully will include accepting an offer that may not seem attractive at face value. Let's look at why buyers submit exceptionally low offers

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How Do You Decide Which Home to Buy?

Imagine the feeling of falling in love with your dream home and calling it your own. While thousands of buyers are confident that a specific home is perfect for them, others face a challenging decision--choosing between multiple dream homes. When you're unsure of whether or not a house is the "right" home for you, committing to a single property can seem like an overwhelming and downright impossible decision. Although each buyer is unique, most can make a confident decision w