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Buyers: How to Get Noticed Among the Competition
As potential home sellers put their plans on hold due to the widespread impact of the coronavirus, available inventory of for-sale homes shrunk, making the landscape a little more challenging for buyers. If you're currently in the market for a home, you can expect more competition, but there are strategies you can implement to help make your offer stand out among the rest. Consider these suggestions from Homes.com National Speaker and real estate professional Rebecca Donatelli:
Get in touch with the listing agent. Talk to your agent about how they'll communicate with the agent representing the home seller. Have them ask questions about the home's availability...
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4 Signs That Pests Are Damaging Your Home
If you've noticed unusual signs of damage around your property, pests may be to blame. Rodents, insects and other types of pests can wreak havoc on properties and cause unforeseen damage that ends up resulting in costly repairs.
Here are four signs to look for to determine whether pests are damaging your home:
Unstable Floors
The sudden feeling that the floors in your home are unstable could be a sign of a pest problem. This may be especially true if you have hardwood floors that are damaged because of termites. You might notice the boards curling on your floor as damage persists. Flaking and crumbling may also become noticeable as your floors continue to...
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4 Things Homebuyers Should Know About New Construction Homes
Being the first person to own a newly built home can be a source of immense pride and enjoyment. Having the chance to build a house to your exact specifications gives you a great opportunity to move into a home that you can enjoy for many years.
As a potential buyer of a new home, there are some important things to keep in mind throughout the research and building process that will help make the process simpler. To help ensure you're fully prepared, here are four things homebuyers should know about new construction homes:
There Are Lots of Options
It's easy to miss when you walk through a completed...
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Why You Should Avoid Using Credit Cards When Shopping for a House
If you're looking for a new home, you probably already know that a mortgage lender will consider your credit score, percentage of available credit used and debt-to-income (DTI) ratio. If your score is too low or your credit utilization or DTI ratio is too high, the lender may charge you a high interest rate or reject your loan application altogether.
Buyers often run into trouble because they don't understand a key fact about how mortgage lenders vet candidates. A lender checks a borrower's credit when an application is submitted, and again shortly before closing. If a borrower uses credit cards to buy furniture and appliances or to pay for moving costs, the person's credit s...
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6 Security Tips for Your New Home
Buying and moving into a new home is exciting, but it also requires a lot of attention to detail, from closing the deal to figuring out the logistics of getting all your belongings from point A to point B. Amid all the excitement, planning and unpacking, many new homeowners overlook one essential factor: the security of their new house.
If you're moving, consider these six tips from the home security experts at ADT to help keep your family and your property safe and secure:
Change the Locks. You never know who lived in your property before you mov...