Protect Yourself from Wire Fraud When Closing on Home
The Ohio Good Funds Law was updated in 2017 and changed the way money is exchanged during the closing of...
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Safe Withdrawal Rate: A safe withdrawal rate is used for retirement planning and estimates the amount you can spend each...
Is Downsizing Right for Me When I Retire?
Having too much house to clean and too much yard to mow are just a couple of the things that...
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Material Fact: A fact that, if known, might have caused a buyer or seller of real estate to make a...
Do Ghosts, Deaths, or Crimes Need to Be Disclosed by a Seller?
A property that is rumored to have paranormal activity certainly may make someone think twice about buying it. And properties...
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Infrastructure: The basic facilities and installations that help a government or community run, including roads, schools, phone lines, sewage treatment...
Tips for Scouting a Walkable Neighborhood
Looking to live where you can get out of your car more often? Before buying or renting your next place,...
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Third-Party Review Required: Verbiage included in a home listing to indicate that the lender has not yet approved the home...
7 Reasons Why There Aren’t Enough Homes for Sale
August, 2019 – Although situations vary widely by city, the nation overall is now facing at least the fifth year...
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Dual Agency: Occurs when the listing broker represents both the seller and the buyer in the same real estate transaction....
Can One Agent Represent Both the Seller and Buyer in a Home Purchase?
Most real estate transactions involve two agents, one representing the buyer and one representing the seller. Situations arise, however, where...
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CMA (Comparative Market Analysis): An evaluation of similar, recently sold homes (called comparables) that are near a home intended to...