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A Home Is Not Just a House

Land is a homeowner's most valuable asset Your home's real value is in the dirt. When you purchase a home, you actually buy real estate, a combination of dirt (the land) and all the fixtures: your house, garage, a swimming pool, fences, septic tanks an... Read >
Author: News

Home Buyers--What is the Closing and How Can I Prepare For It?

So you¡¯ve survived most of the escrow process with very little wear and tear, you are now in the final stages of escrow and the purchase of your house is soon to close. What exactly occurs during closing and what can you do to prepare? There ar... Read >
Author: Nef Cortez

A Buyer’s Guide to the Sales Contract

Once you've found the home you want to settle down in, the next step is to make is yours. This is done with a series of steps one of which is signing the sales contract. The sales contract is a legally binding document. If you are intimidated by signing o... Read >
Author: Blair Gwilt

The Contents of a Lease.

No matter which way you decide to come up with your rental lease, you'll need some tools to help you get the best lease possible. Personally, I am fan of checklists, so it only makes good sense to use one to help you understand what you should have in the... Read >
Author: Don Conrad

How to Terminate the Real Estate Contract

A real estate sale is usually initiated by an offer from the buyer to the seller, written on a real estate contract form, and backed by a monetary deposit. If the seller accepts the offer, the buyer and the seller are bound by a legally binding contract. ... Read >
Author: Roselind Hejl

Selling Land - Three Important Tips

Selling land or small lots? Would you like to get more for your property and sell it faster? Then there are three important things you should do. My very first piece of real estate was two-and-a-half acres adjoining some state land in northern Michigan... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman

Real Estate Ownership - Condominium or Fee Simple

Generally, apartment-style buildings are called condos, two-story row houses are known as town homes, and free-standing homes on small lots are referred to as garden homes. Unfortunately, this description creates some confusion about real estate ownership... Read >
Author: Roselind Hejl

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