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by Dan Krell © 2012 DanKrell.com So you’re planning to list your home in the spring, or maybe your home is already listed for sale… In an effort to avoid surprises, you consult with your real estate agent and ask many questions. Your agent, also looking forward to a transaction without incident, tries to prepare …
by Dan Krell © 2012 DanKrell.com In today’s housing market, chances are that you may looking to buy a new home rather than a resale; be prepared and know what you can reasonably expect from the home builder, as well as understanding how to resolve problems with the builder. Whether or not you have a …
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by Dan Krell ©2012 DanKrell.com Given how the lending industry has changed, it’s easy to understand that you might think you need perfect credit and a 20% down payment to buy a home. Although credit requirements have been tightened, buying a home with little or no money is still possible. Yes, it’s true that the …
During the housing boom last decade, it seemed as if problems that killed real estate deals were rare. Appraisals almost never came in low, and if it did the buyer gladly paid cash for the difference between the sales price and the appraised value. Loan denials were also rare, because mortgages were easier to obtain. …
by Dan Krell © 2009 The 2008 National Association of Realtors Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers reports that 93% of home buyers surveyed indicated they financed their purchase (Realtor.org). Real estate agents have become accustomed to and usually can anticipate most hurdles that came with a typical transaction; agents can usually prepare home sellers …
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