1. Six Reasons to Use a Realtor
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Why pay a Realtor® a commission to sell your home? After all, more than 10% of homeowners attempt to handle the sale of a home themselves, a statistic that has held pretty steady over the years regardless ...

2. No Time like the First Time
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... of your taste and personal style. Question #2: Where should I begin the search? That old real estate adage about “location, location, location” aside, choosing where to live is usually determined by your ...

3. When the Brood leaves the Nest
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... Working with an experienced real estate professional who listens to your needs and understands the market can help shorten your search for the home that is right for you. Choosing the right real estate ...

4. Service Is Golden: Real Estate Programs to Put Seniors' Minds at Ease
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... these, the real estate industry has established a special organization to address the unique needs of this fast-growing and significant part of the American family: the Senior Advantage Real Estate Council ...

5. Playing It Safe: Security Measures for Homesellers
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... taking a few common-sense precautions so that you don't have to. Whether or not you are using a Realtor®, you can make sure the sale stays an occasion for business and not an opportunity for crime. Remove ...

6. A Good Showing: Dressing Your House for Sales Success
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... Realtors®, curb appeal alone accounts for half of all home sales. A little effort now saves you a lengthy process later. First impressions will expedite the sale, and securing the services of a qualified ...

7. The Price Is Right: Finding Home Financing to Suit Every Budget
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... The knowledgeable customer and the right Realtor® can shift the focus from saving money to saving much worry. The 2002 Fannie Mae National Housing Survey revealed widespread assumptions holding back potential ...

8. First Time's the Charm: Tips for Beginning Homebuyers
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... issues, you can pave the way for some powerful beginner's luck. Becoming a first-time homeowner has its uncertainties, but remember that you're not alone. A National Association of Realtors® survey says ...

9. 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 ...

10. Getting It Right the Second Time: To Remodel or Not to Remodel
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Sometimes the house that was once your dream home is challenged by the changing realities in your life. Then it's time to decide whether to change the house you're in, or just change houses. Your family ...

11. Career Path: Becoming a Realtor
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Real estate professionals and customers alike give a good deal of thought to what the Realtor® can do for the homebuyer or seller. A question that may not get asked as often is why Realtors® do what they ...

12. Doubling Your Investment: Do Income-Generating Properties Pay?
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... you'll first want to calculate whether the rental income will make up for the needed expenses. (This is another consideration in which a qualified real estate sales professionals can help, with his or ...

13. Rooms for Improvement: The Joys and Challenges of Fixer-Uppers
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The house that needs work – it's not for everyone. But then, the secret of real estate success, for both a professional like me and a potential customer like yourself, is finding the one home that's right ...

14. When a Home is Not a House: Condo Pros and Cons
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Many real estate watchers can remember when buying a condominium was most would-be homeowners' second choice. These properties were considered a half-way measure for people wishing to break out of renting ...

15. Confidence Builder: Make the Most of Newly-Constructed Homes
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... future home's plans. Such options can help the consumer build their house to their every preference, while making it as accommodating in real life as it is promising on paper. There are ways to minimize ...

16. Paying It Forward: How Renters Become Buyers
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... permanent house payment. Renting is most people's first step toward homeownership, but what do you need to do to realize the dream of owning a home? Sometimes, it's not the regular rent-money obligations ...

17. Save More Than Energy: The Cost-Efficient Home
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... buyers. In the short term, you can save on some of these improvements even as they enhance your home's value. In addition to offering expert advice and home-selling solutions, real estate brands such ...

18. Empty Nests and Full Houses: Remodeling for Departing Kids and Returning Parents
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... owns what part of the house, whether rent will be charged, who will pay for any extra utility or property-tax costs, and other sensitive issues that don't have to become divisive ones. The right real ...

19. Making Your (Dog) House a Home: Moving With Less Stress for Your Pets
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... for the number of fish and changed regularly for long trips. It's always a useful idea to consult a veterinarian for all the fine points, and a qualified real estate professional to help with all the ...

20. Staying Power: The Joys and Challenges of Historic Homes
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Real estate professionals like to offer as many kinds of properties to prospective customers as there are different personalities of buyers. And few real estate properties have more personality than a ...