1. Service Is Golden: Real Estate Programs to Put Seniors' Minds at Ease
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...  Your local ERA Real Estate office participates in the SRES program. Among the many other advantages provided by our trained professionals is the ERA® Sellers Security® Plan*, which offers the relief of ...

2. The Price Is Right: Finding Home Financing to Suit Every Budget
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... as a down payment. There are also Community Lending Programs that let homebuyers who meet local HUD median-income guidelines pay $500 or one percent of the purchase price, whichever is less. In addition, ...

3. The New Urban Neighborhood: Brownfield of Dreams?
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... every day. Your local real estate professional no doubt knows of such properties that may have been passed over by many suburban customers but could be perfect for you. Think about what you're seeking ...

4. Getting It Right the Second Time: To Remodel or Not to Remodel
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... changes you have in mind are compatible with local planning, zoning and building rules. And you'll want to consult with designers and architects as to the feasibility – and approximate cost – of those ...

5. Doubling Your Investment: Do Income-Generating Properties Pay?
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... her knowledge of the local rental market and its prospects over time.) And of course being a long-distance landlord has its headaches too, so you have to enjoy the challenge and be ready to meet the needs. ...

6. When a Home is Not a House: Condo Pros and Cons
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... value). These last two points are certainly ones in which the expertise of your local real estate professional can come in handy (and with its ERA Mortgage brand, [INSERT COMPANY NAME] is one company ...

7. Confidence Builder: Make the Most of Newly-Constructed Homes
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...  Know the neighborhood. Visit your local town planning office and look into what will be built nearby in the near future – where there's some construction growth there may be more, and you'll want to decide ...

8. Paying It Forward: How Renters Become Buyers
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... who meet the right criteria. Your local real estate professional can help you navigate through these options (accessing such resources as ERA Mortgage). He or she can also identify what government help ...

9. Save More Than Energy: The Cost-Efficient Home
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... as ERA Real Estate, feature the ERA® Select Services® network of national and local vendors with leading household products, often at a discount. Consult a local ERA Real Estate professional on how to ...

10. Empty Nests and Full Houses: Remodeling for Departing Kids and Returning Parents
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... what local zoning ordinances will allow for additions, and how the aesthetics and size of the addition will affect resale value. There are also family matters to make sure everyone understands. While ...

11. Making Your (Dog) House a Home: Moving With Less Stress for Your Pets
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... questions a house-move poses; pet-compatible services are one of many matters a real estate sales associate can look into for you. With some advance planning and help from local experts, Fido's longest ...

12. Staying Power: The Joys and Challenges of Historic Homes
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... home is on or considered eligible for local, state or national registers of historic places, various rules will be in effect for building materials, renovations, and uses of the structure which most fit ...

13. The Healthy Home: Minimizing Household Health Risks
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... and, if your current or new home gets its water from a well, be sure to have it tested regularly. Consult a local real estate professional for help in honing in on how to make the house you seek the safest ...

14. Using Your Energy Wisely: Alternative Energy in the Home
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... in Sylmar, California's Village Green complex, this mix is a standard feature and the average resident has been shown to pay one-tenth in monthly utility bills what other town residents pay. Your local ...

15. How Accessibility Features Can Serve Homeowners of All Ages and Abilities
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... accessibility modifications. Talk to a local real estate professional about accessible-home options in any area where you may be interested in buying; he or she can also find out about financing opportunities ...