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I Need to Sell My House Fast, What Are My Options?
In a big hurry to sell your home? Even in today’s hot seller’s market where homes attract offers in as few as 16 days, it takes around 2-plus months to sell a house from list to close. And that doesn’t...
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‘I’m Not Selling!’ Getting the Home Sold When One Partner Refuses
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Want the Couch, Too? How to Price Furniture When Selling a House
A buyer is ready to make an offer on your house. As they size up the home itself, they’ve also been eyeing a few extras. The sectional that fits squarely in your family room, your wistful backyard...
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An Offer Comes in on Your Home: How Long Do You Have to Respond?
You’ve received an offer (maybe several) on your home and a big decision awaits. With so much money on the line, you need to give careful consideration to your next move, whether it be rejecting the...
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What’s the Catch with Rent to Own Homes? 7 Reasons to Beware of These Deals
Updated August 31, 2021 Owning a home is many a renter’s dream. It’s a goal that can take years of scrimping and saving to squirrel away a down payment — not to mention the careful spending and...
View ArticleSelling Your Parents’ Home After They Pass Away: Take it Step by Step
No matter how young or old you are, losing a parent is heartbreaking. It’s the kind of traumatic life event when you’d most like to turn to your parents for comfort and advice, if only they were still...
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Calculating Square Footage: Which of These ‘Gray’ Areas Should You Count?
It’s critical to calculate your home’s gross living area to determine your home’s value. Square footage isn’t always so cut-and-dried, though. For instance, you may need help calculating those...
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What Is a Stigmatized Property, And Does My House Qualify As One?
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of stigmatized houses are ones that were the scene of a famous murder, or are otherwise reputed to be haunted. But it’s not just rumors of grisly...
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Kitchen Islands With Built-In Tables: Cooking Meets Conversation In Latest Trend
Kitchen remodels don’t offer a lot of flexibility to homeowners looking for a refresh. The stove, fridge, sink, and cabinet placement are pretty much set unless you’re gutting the space. Your design...
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My Attic Has No Insulation — Should I Invest in Adding Some?
Perhaps you’ve noticed that your upstairs master bedroom is always 8 to 10 degrees colder than the rest of your home in the winter and hotter by the same margin in the summer. So you venture into your...
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What Is Wainscoting — And Does It Add Any Value to a Home?
For some, the word “wainscoting” conjures up the ornate sets of “Downton Abbey.” Others may hear the term and picture the brown wood paneling popular in the 1970s and ‘80s. So what exactly is...
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I Need to Sell My House Fast, What Are My Options?
In a big hurry to sell your home? Even in today’s hot seller’s market where homes attract offers in as few as 16 days, it takes around 2-plus months to sell a house from list to close. And that doesn’t...
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‘I’m Not Selling!’ Getting the Home Sold When One Partner Refuses
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How to Clear a Tax Lien Against Your House So You Can Sell It
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View ArticleHow to Avoid (Or Reduce) Your Taxes When Selling a House
DISCLAIMER: Information in this blog post is meant to be used for educational purposes only, not legal or tax advice. If you need help determining the taxes on your home sale, please consult a skilled...
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Where to Invest in Real Estate: 8 Factors That Make a Location Great for Rentals
The location of your rental property is the one thing you can’t change. Sink investment capital into a neighborhood where you’ll have difficulty keeping tenants, or in a location where you can’t charge...
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Crash Course in Color: 5 Expert Tips to Pick a Palette That’ll Help Your...
Filling your house with color like you’re Phoebe on Friends is fine when you’re a homeowner — but that changes the minute you decide to put your house on the market. “When you’re repainting to sell,...
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How to Limit Your House Showings to Serious Buyers Only During Coronavirus
Canceling your open house (or taking it virtual) was step one. Now, if you’re selling a home during the coronavirus pandemic, you’re looking for ways to batten down the hatches when it comes to...
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15 Helpful Tips For Staging Your Home to Sell Quickly
Clear countertops, beautiful lighting, fresh neutral paint, tasteful decorative accents to top it all off — it’s amazing what a little home staging can do to help your house sell quickly. According to...
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Staging Your Home to Sell During Coronavirus: DIY or Go Virtual
A well-styled home is crucial to selling your home fast and for the most amount of money. That’s why real estate agents often recommend hiring a professional stager to style your home both for the...
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