1. Six Reasons to Use a Realtor
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... Why work with a Realtor®? Here are six reasons to consider: Reason #1 - Realtors®  know your market. Realtors® are in a position to know what’s happening in the real estate market, not just in your state ...

2. No Time like the First Time
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If you are contemplating the purchase of your first home, congratulations! As you probably know, buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you can make. It is also a process filled with ...

3. Playing It Safe: Security Measures for Homesellers
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... expedite your sale: A good agent will introduce him or herself to the neighborhood, let your neighbors know that you have a house for sale, and ask them to report any suspicious activity; this not only ...

4. A Good Showing: Dressing Your House for Sales Success
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... should be in sparkling condition – these rooms are known to be what makes up many home-seekers' minds. Removal of odors like pet smells and smoke will lessen distractions for customers you want focusing ...

5. Age Differences: Old Homes vs. New
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... have to be knowledgeable about the strengths and problems to look for in each individual house. Surely newer homes assure a certain measure of structural integrity, energy-efficient features, and safer ...

6. The Price Is Right: Finding Home Financing to Suit Every Budget
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... the customer from methods that could make it possible but may be less well-known. With the right information, you can set aside much of your concern about affording a down payment and financing a new home. ...

7. First Time's the Charm: Tips for Beginning Homebuyers
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... a flexibility that homeowners with more experience but also more burdens may not. Becoming a homeowner still poses many questions, but knowing which to ask and obtaining good guidance can help make sure ...

8. The New Urban Neighborhood: Brownfield of Dreams?
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... areas and the preservation of shrinking green space. One prime area of urban housing growth is the type of site known as "brownfields." These are often-abandoned commercial and industrial spaces that ...

9. Career Path: Becoming a Realtor
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... I'm proud to meet. Still, it's always encouraging to know you've chosen a winning team, too. Not only is ERA Real Estate a leader in its industry, offering state-of-the-art tools and services to attract ...

10. Doubling Your Investment: Do Income-Generating Properties Pay?
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... This offers not only an obvious balance of cost and income, but perhaps lesser-known benefits in taxes and mortgage. The rental units can be depreciated over time; considered to offset the rental income, ...

11. Rooms for Improvement: The Joys and Challenges of Fixer-Uppers
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... idea for first-timers. However, experienced homeowners have an edge, being more familiar with renovations in previous houses and knowing what to expect in both inconvenience and rewards. In any case, ...

12. New Kid on the Block: Moving With Children
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... thing a parent can do is maintain normal routines as much as possible – and when it isn't possible, to let the kids know that apprehension about a big life change is normal, too. Try to keep calm about ...

13. Confidence Builder: Make the Most of Newly-Constructed Homes
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For the aspiring homeowner, there are always some unknowns to navigate. For home-seekers looking to buy a newly-constructed home, they must also contend with fierce competition, as well as the uncertainties ...

14. Making Your (Dog) House a Home: Moving With Less Stress for Your Pets
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Anyone who has ever moved knows that there are seemingly a million and one tasks to remember, from selecting a moving company to switching off utilities. All of the adjustments and changes involved in ...

15. Staying Power: The Joys and Challenges of Historic Homes
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... require, and what contractors are available who are knowledgeable about handling historic homes are a few of the major questions you'll want answered before making a commitment. A qualified real estate ...