Cincinnati Ranks 4th for First-Time Buyer Friendliness
January, 2019—A study performed by LendingTree ranked the top fifty cities in the U.S. for first-time buyer friendliness. Cincinnati came...
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Net Proceeds: The amount of money a seller will receive after the sale of a home. Net proceeds is calculated...
What Does My Realtor® Need to Know About My Finances?
Most people regard their financial circumstances as personal and confidential. Since buying a home is one of the largest purchases...
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Home Water Flow Monitoring System: A water flow monitoring system is attached to a home’s water main and protects the...
Home Protection Tips for Snowbirds
Whether you’re a snowbird heading south for the winter months or just taking an extended vacation to a warmer climate,...
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Co-signing a Loan: The act of signing for another person’s debt which involves a legal obligation made by the co-signer...
What Happens If I Lose My Job Just Before Closing on a House?
After weeks or months of searching for the perfect home and negotiating the right price, the last thing on your...
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA): A congressional revenue act originally introduced in Congress that amended the Internal Revenue Code...
Homeowner Watchouts from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
A long-time bonus of owning a home has been the ability to reduce costs through property tax and mortgage interest...
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Title: In real estate, title determines who has legal ownership and the right to use a piece of property. Defective...
Four Common Types of Real Estate Title
When you purchase property, the type of title you choose defines who has the legal rights of ownership. Don’t treat...
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Deferred Maintenance: The practice of postponing maintenance activities such as repairs on a home. Examples are broken windows, missing shingles,...