Closing costs can be a good place to negotiate with the home sellers. Realtor.com outlines what goes into your closing costs and how to potentially save money up front. So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 10: Negotiate Closing Costs By Jamie Wiebe If you’re gearing up to buy a home, one bitter pill you’ve got […]
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My favorite is “5. Home improvements can lower your tax bill, too.” Jamie Wiebe of Realtor.com outlines 5 very helpful tips accountants wish you knew about owning a home. 5 Things Your Accountant Wishes You Knew About Owning a Home By Jamie Wiebe What’s not to love about tax season? The chill you get when you realize you owe
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Be sure to get the most back on your taxes this year. Renee Morad from Realtor.com outlines some important tax information for homeowners. Hey, Homeowners! These Little-Known Tax Deductions Can Save You Thousands By Renee Morad You probably already know that owning a home comes with some sweet tax benefits, like the mortgage-interest and property-tax
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Clare Trapasso of Realtor.com explains how U.S. foreclosures have returned to the pre-housing crisis levels. This is another factor that proves the housing market is on the rebound. Foreclosures Finally Return to Pre-Housing Crisis Levels By Clare Trapasso For those who associate foreclosure signs, shuttered homes, and idling cars overflowing with family possessions with the
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5 Things We Learned About Real Estate This Week By Judy Dutton Winter has truly arrived—hello, snowstorm Jonas! It’s time to hunker down with some hot cocoa and a newfound appreciation for the roof over our heads. To further warm your hearts for the cozy abode you call home, here are some highlights of what happened in real
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It is important to remember that while you are trying to buy a home, you can be evaluated by the seller. Following these simple 7 unwritten rules that Liz Alterman at Realtor.com puts together can help you navigate the process successfully. 7 Unwritten Etiquette Rules Every Home Buyer Should Know By Liz Alterman You
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Your credit score is a major factor in buying a home. It is important to understand how best to set yourself up for success. Thanks to Jamie Wiebe and Realtor.com for outlining some helpful tips in getting your credit score under control. So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 1: Clean Up Your Credit Score
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There comes a time in your life when eventually you have to host your family or friends for the holidays. Realtor.com explains some useful ways to make your small kitchen seem a lot larger. 6 Ways to Supersize Your Small Kitchen for the Holidays By: Deborah Kearns With Thanksgiving around the corner, odds are you’ll
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Realtor.com is at it again. Maureen Dempsey explores 9 ways to stay warm this winter without relying simply on the heat. One of my personal favorites is the heated towel rack. 9 Ways to Stay Warm This Winter Without Turning Up the Heat By: Maureen Dempsey The chill will be here before you know it—or, depending on
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So today is Black Friday, but when is the “Black Friday” of the Real Estate market? sRealtor.com explore when the “Black Friday” of real estate is, and surprisingly it seems to be in the winter. Yuqing Pan writes, “So what is the true Black Friday of the housing business? Here’s a holiday shocker: Dec. 28 was actually
