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Selling Agent Bonus

June 16th, 2008 6:00 am
Categorized in: Sellers
Bonuses for selling agents are a bad idea for many, many reasons! Too bad they're all the rage in Virginia real estate these days!

Selecting the Best Neighborhood

June 11th, 2008 12:31 pm
You may get lucky and find the neighborhood of your dreams right away. You’re far more likely, though, to end up evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of several neighborhoods while trying to decide which one is best. Here are 3 tips …

Pitfalls to Avoid When Refinancing Your Home

May 28th, 2008 11:57 am
When it comes to your home, carry a big mortgage. Don’t keep the cash in your walls. Use that empty equity for other investments. If you do refi and take the cash tax-free, be careful the IRS doesn’t come knocking. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls.

The End of Cathedral Ceilings

May 23rd, 2008 8:57 am
Categorized in: Buyers
Cathedral ceilings may be headed the way of the dodo bird. If you're looking for a list of what NOT to buy, add this to the list, along with McMansions!

How to hire your agents

May 21st, 2008 4:34 pm
There are two people you'll want on your team when you buy a home - a real estate agent and a loan officer. While you'll also work with escrow and inspectors, here's how you start by choosing a real estate agent and a loan officer.

PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)

May 9th, 2008 9:06 am
If you put less than 20% down on a home, many mortgage lenders require that you take out private mortgage insurance. The insurance can cost you several hundred dollars. It's there to protect the lender should you default.

Overlook the Decorating!

May 2nd, 2008 12:33 pm
For first-time buyers, home shopping can be an exciting, but nerve-wracking experience. What happens when you think you’ve found the right home, but walk inside and see bad decorating?

Trying to repair your own credit could prove costly

April 14th, 2008 11:05 am
It is an absolute mistake for borrowers to pay off judgments and liens that are more than two years old because old events automatically become brand new items on the credit report. Here are more tips . . .

How Accurate is the MLS?

April 10th, 2008 5:37 pm
When searching for a home in the MLS, remember it is strictly ad copy. It’s purpose is to make a home sound “lovely” so that you’ll visit. It’s very much like looking through the personal ads … what you think you’re getting is not always wha

How to choose an agent

April 7th, 2008 1:02 pm
There are two people you'll want on your team when you buy a home - a real estate agent and a loan officer. The best choice for a Realtor is the agent who is consistently meeting your objectives. If the agent is listening to you . . .

Negotiate to Get What You Want

March 31st, 2008 6:51 pm
What happens if the home you really want is now in multiple offers? When you're ready to buy a home, here are 5 tips to improve your chances of winning in a multiple offer situation.
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