Money Saving Tips After You’ve Moved into a New Home
Budgeting for the cost of home ownership isn’t always top of mind when buyers are eager to get into their...
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Debt-to-Income-Ratio: One way that lenders (including mortgage lenders) measure an individual’s ability to manage monthly payments and repay debts is...
Buying a Home After Divorce
Going through a divorce is usually not a simple process. In addition to the emotions that come with divorce, there...
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Quitclaim Deed: A quitclaim deed is a legal instrument which is used to transfer interest in real property. Generally a...
Should I Rent My House Instead of Selling It?
Homeowners often need to move with the concern they’ll take a loss on their current home. Whether it’s a job...
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Short Sale: A real estate short sale is any sale of real estate that generates proceeds that are less than...
Buyers Considering a Flipped Home: Proceed with Caution
If you’re currently looking to buy a new home, you might come across a house that a seller is flipping....
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Capital Gains Tax: A tax levied on profit from the sale of property or of an investment....
Do I Owe Capital Gains Tax After Selling My Home?
If you know you’re coming out ahead on the sale of your home, you might be worried about capital gains...
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Multiple Listing Service (MLS): A multiple listing service is a collection of private databases used by real estate brokers who...
A Buyer’s Guide to the Meaning of Listing Statuses
As a buyer, you’ll probably do a lot of your own internet searches for the perfect home at the right...
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Settlement: A term for the close of a real estate transaction. Settlement occurs when the buyers, sellers, and their agents...