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Realtor.com Survey Indicates Haunted Homes Don’t Always Have to be a Deal Breaker

Since Halloween is just around the corner, we thought it would be appropriate to bring you the results of Realtor.com’s newly released Haunted Real Estate survey. According to the results, many respondents said they would be more than open to living with ghosts year-round, especially if a few bumps in the night leads to more…

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October 16, 2017

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Homeowners Reveal: ‘The Best Purchase I Made for My New House’

Moving to a different house gives you license to finally ditch those worn-out chairs and frayed rugs and pick up something new. So what should you get? While everyone has their own particular styles and needs, certain items show up time and again as homeowners’ favorite purchases—and speak to winning strategies for decorating a new home that we can…

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October 9, 2017

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Real Estate Tips for the Fall

While home prices for starter to mid-range homes are pushing upward toward pre-recession peaks, especially in secondary markets, they’re stabilizing in higher-priced areas. Here, Bankrate offers some tips for adapting to the latest market conditions.   First-time homebuyers: Get that starter home now More than half of the home sales (52 percent) in 2017 are…

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October 2, 2017

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Seven Compromises You Should Never Make When Buying a Home

Every successful home search begins with a wish list. Armed with your inventory of must-haves, you’ll know how to focus your search and recognize a potential home that isn’t worth your time. However, it seems the more you look, the longer that wish list seems to grow. Sooner or later, you have to own up to the…

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October 2, 2017

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Five Important Things to Know About Buying a House

A lot of money, thought and preparation go into acquiring real estate. Since it likely is not a purchase you make often, Realtor.com offers these tips to help guide you through the home-buying procedure and save you from some unnecessary stress in the process. 1. Know what you can afford before you start looking Finding the ideal home would…

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September 18, 2017

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Six Ways for Buyers to Maximize Their Time at an Open House

Traditional home-buying methods such as open houses are important, especially in hot markets. In areas where inventory is low and demand is high, even a weekday morning open house can draw a crowd. Trulia offers six suggestions on how to conquer the open-house hordes and come out with an accepted offer in hand. 1. Request…

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September 13, 2017

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The Most Important Features Millennials Want in Their Homes

There’s no doubt that millennials have finally entered the housing market. In fact, they currently make up 35 percent of buyers throughout the U.S. Approximately 68 percent of all first-time home buyers fall into this age bracket as well. But what do they want inside their homes? Here, RISMedia uncovered the four main features millennials…

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September 5, 2017

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30-Year Mortgage Rate Hits 2017 Low

Freddie Mac’s most recent Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropping to its lowest mark since November 10, 2016. “The 10-year Treasury yield fell 6 basis points this week amid concerns over lagging inflation,” says Sean Becketti, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “The 30-year mortgage rate also declined for the fourth consecutive…

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August 28, 2017

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Should You Buy a Fixer-Upper?

Many home buyers fantasize about purchasing a run-down shack and transforming it into a palace. But should you actually do it? Fixer-uppers aren’t for everyone, and here, Realtor.com offers six factors to consider if this type of house is right for you. Fixer-uppers are bargains One of the most obvious reasons to purchase a fixer-upper…

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August 23, 2017

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How Much Mortgage Can You Afford?

Just because lender lets you borrow the maximum possible amount on a mortgage, that doesn’t mean you should take them up on the offer. Wondering how much of your monthly income to comfortably spend on your home? Trulia shows how to crunch your own numbers first to determine how much mortgage you can afford. Calculate your…

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August 14, 2017