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Benjamin DeBell
Member since 04th August 2007
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09th April 2008
When it comes to buying a home, one skill will determine whether you get a great deal or end up paying too much. That skill is negotiation. A good negotiator will be able to use persuasion and logic to get the best possible price on a home. Even if you ar...
09th April 2008
If you want to purchase a property, one decision you will have to make up front is how much you can spend on real estate. While lenders may promise that you can have your dream home, you need to budget carefully so that you do not end up living paycheck t...
09th April 2008
A home inspection carried out by a professional inspector is an absolute necessity before you buy a property. A home inspection can tell you whether the home needs any repairs and can tell you what condition the property is in. If there are any safety con...
09th April 2008
Foreclosures are homes that are being sold because the previous owner failed to make mortgage payments. When finding foreclosures, though, it is easy to run into problems – outdated listings, lack of information and homes in very poor shape. That’s wh...
09th April 2008
Seller financing simply means that the seller of the property is offering financing. This means that the buyer does not have to apply to a third party lender in order to buy the property. Sellers often offer seller financing because in a buyer’s market,...
09th April 2008
A lease option is an agreement between a landlord and a renter. In this type of agreement, the renter agrees to rent a property with an option to buy the property for an agreed-upon price within a certain time frame. In most lease options, part of the ren...
09th April 2008
If you have found a property you want to buy, you will need to make an offer. This will involve setting a price you wish to pay for the property. This can be tricky, since agents will often be reluctant to name a price first, wanting to maintain a good po...
21st February 2008
"The home buying process can be intimidating and difficult. In addition to wanting to buy the best home possible, you may be worried about the financial aspect of buying your own home or may be confused about all the choices available to you. Experts’ t...
21st February 2008
"Buying a home isn’t just about waltzing into an open house and snapping up a home. You will be living with your purchasing decision for a long time so there are many things to think about when buying a home:
1) Your lifestyle and future. Do you plan...
21st February 2008
"Many homebuyers instinctively imagine themselves in a detached property, but there are many advantages to buying a condo. In fact, many buyers are opting for condos, because this type of real estate has many benefits, including:
1) No maintenance. T...
21st February 2008
"Everyone wants to own their dream home, but for homebuyers who do not take the practical steps to buy the right house, that dream home can quickly turn into a nightmare. The truth is, finding your ideal home is unlikely to just happen. You need to take a...
21st February 2008
"Determining how much a property is worth is challenging, because most real estate is worth different things to different people. A seller may see the home they have owned for decades as very valuable, for instance, while an investor looking at the same p...
21st February 2008
"Whether you want to sell a property, buy real estate, get a home loan, invest in real estate, or rent, you will need a contract. In fact, in real estate nothing is actually accomplished until a contract is signed. You may have agreed to rent a home at a ...
21st February 2008
"When it’s time to sell your home, you can’t simply place your home on the market and hope it sells. In a tough economy, especially, you will need to think and plan ahead to ensure that your home does not stay on the market for long. Waiting to sell y...
21st September 2007
If you are buying a home, choosing a real estate agent may be the most important decision you make. A good real estate agent can help ensure that you are notified of homes that meet all your criteria. A good agent will also answer your questions and will ...
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