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I Want to Buy a House – Now What?!?!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Cindy Marlowe in Blog

There have actually been entire books written about simply getting to the point of being ready to purchase a home, and television shows that accent the positives and sometimes the negatives of the process itself.  None of these truly prepares a person for the emotional roller coaster the actual seeking and then buying of a [...]

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Understanding Homeowner’s Insurance

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Cindy Marlowe in Blog

Homeowner’s insurance is a crucial investment that you should make when buying a new home. It is common to purchase an insurance policy that is 80% of the value of the building itself, but you can use either a local agent or online services. Most policies include a deductible, and the basic line of homeowner’s [...]

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How to Find a Selling Price For Your Home

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Cindy Marlowe in Blog

In a buyers market, there are more variables that you have to take into account when finding the right selling price for your home. With the influx of foreclosures, actual prices can be skewed. And without comparable sales within your neighborhood, establishing a price can sometimes feel like a shot in the dark. Here are [...]

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Understanding The Basics of a Real Estate Contract

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Cindy Marlowe in Blog

Getting ready to sign your first real estate contract? It can be an intimidating experience. With dozens of pages, and clauses that sometimes seem to be written in a foreign language, how do you know what you are truly signing up for? Start by learning the basics. Real estate contracts: are typically bilateral contracts, which [...]

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Understanding The Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Cindy Marlowe in Blog

One of the most powerful tools in listing real estate properties is the multiple listing service, or the MLS.  Prior to the internet, realtors listed properties for sale in a book called the MLS book.  The problem with the old method was that is was both expensive and time consuming.  It was published once a [...]

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