While some markets in the US are incredibly hot with homes selling in only hours, in many other cities it’s not uncommon for houses to be on the market for 60-90 days. In softer markets sellers will try to “sweeten the pot” with various incentives in hopes that it’ll tip those buyers who were on
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Yes, buying a home is a serious commitment and most likely the largest purchase you will ever make. However, armed with a little bit of knowledge, and the help of your awesome Realtor, you can avoid the pitfalls that accompany these 5 common mistakes. Not starting the process prepared— Getting in the right house hunting
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Hale Kahakai — from Concierge Auctions
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If clutter trumps cars in your garage, get organized (and make room for your vehicles) with these smart garage storage solutions, each costing less than $50. Bikes, Skates, and Other Wheels Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, and rollerblades — wheeled belongings can get underfoot and land you on your assets or bang up the car. Protect your
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Home sellers need to watch what they say to home buyers and their real estate agents. These five phrases should be off-limits. “Our house is in perfect condition.” “We’ve never had a problem with …” “It’s been on the market for …” “We spent a ton of money on X, Y, and Z.” I’m not
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The process of finding a home is stressful, exhausting, and often filled with let-downs as the “perfect” house online is the ugly duckling once you open the door. But you’ve survived the home search trials and now are ready to write an offer to purchase on your chosen property. In my many years of real estate
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