Tips & Topics

Sept. 9, 2021

What Property Search Sites Can't Tell You

What a Property Search Site Can't Tell You - But an Agent Can

Online is great and all, but when it comes to false advertising and misleading information you should try seeing a house in person or virtually. It’s easy to hide things in photos and you don’t …

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April 28, 2021

New Build or Older Construction?

Market Insider Tips From www.StuartHomeSearch.com

If you're considering purchasing a home, you have one big decision to make as you get started: do you buy a newly constructed home or an existing property? There are pros and cons to each, and you have to weigh them carefully during the …

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April 16, 2021

15 Questions to Ask When Building a New Home

The new construction process looks quite different from a pre-built purchase. Among the advantages, buyers can customize finishes, enjoy newer, cost-efficient materials and avoid the hassle of tight inventory and bidding wars. However, it’s easy for hidden costs to creep up on buyers and catch them off guard. An unsuspecting …

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March 29, 2021

Buying Rental Properties Gets Easier with Time

Experience Counts When it Comes to Acquiring Rentals

First-time real estate investors find the approval process is very much the same as financing an owner-occupied property. There's a credit report checked, bank statements and assets are reviewed, and income and employment. Yet, there are some additional guidelines rental property …

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March 26, 2021

How to Find the Best Home Deals in Your Area

Everybody Deserves a Great Deal! Get Expert Tips on How to Find the Right Deal for You.

How to find the best home deals in your area.

A Google search isn’t going to cut it. Finding a great home deal requires some expert sleuthing. In addition to a valuable partnership with a real estate pro, here are some …

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March 9, 2021

10 Signs You Are Ready to Invest in Real Estate

When it comes to property investment, timing is everything. Ultimately, choosing the right time to enter the market will significantly impact your investment's long-term success.

Investment Properties

But how can you as an investor know whether the timing is right? Global property portal Lamudi has compiled a list of 10 …

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March 1, 2021

Note to Sellers Who Are Also Buying: A Closing Date Is a Closing Date

Closing day has arrived but you haven’t found a place to move to? Option to help avert costly legal issues.

Closing Tips

Pitfalls to Avoid When Selling and Buying Houses Simultaneously

By Meredith Caruso

Some homeowners jumped into today’s hot sellers’ market, fielded multiple offers, got top dollar, …

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Feb. 24, 2020

What is a Counteroffer in Real Estate?

What Exactly is a Counteroffer? If you make an offer on a home, and the seller rejects your offer and suggests different terms, that’s their counteroffer.

Real Estate Jargon

A counteroffer typically says that the seller will accept the buyer's offer subject to additional terms and/or conditions. These terms and conditions …

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Sept. 8, 2018

5 Things Home Buyers Should Never Compromise On

When buying a home, there are some things you should never compromise on—or you’ll likely regret your home purchase, according to Realtor.com.

1. The floor plan. It’s difficult and expensive to reconfigure a home’s floor plan. If a home doesn’t have the minimum number of rooms or …

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Aug. 26, 2017

Top 12 Apps for Homeowners and Renters

Top 12 Real Estate Apps

Whether you plan to buy or sell, with the following apps you can get organized, save money, learn about the homes in your neighborhood, and get inspired for your next renovation project.

Apps For Homeowners: Get Renovation Inspiration

These apps not only offer ideas for your next …

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