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Thinking About Buying a Short Sale? Read This First
Many buyers, especially first-timers, are enthralled by the prospect of buying a short sale — and it’s not hard to see why. Bottom basement sale prices make these transactions seem like a no-brainer. Unfortunately, most of the time, these too-good-to-be-true deals also come with a huge catch. Before you commit to buying a short sale, read this first. We’ve outlined a few red flags that you should be aware of prior to taking the plunge.
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According to a home stager.
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The One Moving Task to Never Skip — Even if You're in a Hurry
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It saves so much time in the long run.
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This Is a Real Estate Pro’s Favorite Section of Costco
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For home staging tricks.
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Roof deck included.
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Why You Might Want to Hold Off on Buying a Home Right Now
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Sorry, But I’m Not Ever Going to “Save for a House”
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Real estate finance experts explain how it works.
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Grab your shiplap and get ready to party.
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This Cozy Cabin Packs So Much Vintage Charm into 500 Square Feet
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Can you imagine how cute it would look decorated for Halloween??
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It’s an uncommon request.
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Meet mortgage porting.
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According to real estate pros.
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Which do you prefer?
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“ADU” is a bit of a buzzword.
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You Need to Look Inside This All-Black Mid-Century A-Frame Home
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The Most Common "Shortcut" You'll Find in New-Build Homes
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Don’t spend a ton on a cheaply built house.
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We Gave a Professional Home Stager $50 — Here’s What He Bought at Walmart
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Including a cuffing season essential.
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This Living Room Proves That “Improve and Remove” Meetings Are Worth It
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See how a home stager worked magic on a cluttered space.
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I Painted the Doorways in My New Home and "Framed" Views of the Outdoors
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Black paint for the win, once again.
Sep 12, 2023
See How a Home Stager Turned a Gloomy Attic into a Fresh Family Hangout
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It added extra living space to the home, too.
Sep 11, 2023
Beware These Notorious "Comp Killers," According to Real Estate Agents
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Ever heard of them?
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One Real Estate Agent’s Unexpected Tip for Buying a Condo Right Now
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The Strange Reason New Construction Homes Don't Have Traditional Mailboxes
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It actually makes so much sense.
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Did your zip make the list?
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According to real estate pros.
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There’s a surprise in the kitchen floor.
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Their availability is steadily declining.
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What the Color of Your Mailbox Says About You
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According to real estate experts.
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Why One Home Inspector Says to Be Wary of "Basement Smell"
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It’s typically not a good thing.
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The Dated Driveway Features Buyers Always Notice
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According to real estate pros.
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She suggested creating “plant bookshelves.”
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In a charming 1949 bungalow.
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The 6 Words You Should Never Say Before House-Hunting
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According to a very honest real estate agent.
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Here's What to Expect If You're Moving into a “Fourplex"
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Have you heard of this style of building?
Sep 2, 2023
We Gave a Professional Home Stager $50 — Here’s What She Bought at Wayfair
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Fake plants all the way.
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It's the Best Time of Year for Free Stuff on the Street
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Every year on Sept. 1, gems litter the sidewalk.
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This Untouched '60s House for Sale Has an Unexpected Feature
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Her home reminds her of being on vacation, and you’ll quickly see why.
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3 Reasons Why Railroad-Style Apartments Are Actually Great
According to real estate agents.
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Tall people need not apply.
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Here's what you need to know.
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Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Waco Hotel Opens This Fall
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