When buying a home, there is the seller’s asking price, and then there is the
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What Exactly Does an Appraiser Do?
- By Jim Lowenstern
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6 Questions a Broker May Ask You at an Open House and How to Answer
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Brokers may ask you certain questions at an open house. Check out these 6
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What to Do After Inheriting a Home
- By Jim Lowenstern
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After inheriting a home, there are a few things to consider regardless of whether you plan to keep, sell or lease the property.
1. Check the title.
In order to ensure that the home is transferable to you, confirm that the ownership is in the name it is intended.
2. Make sure there are no liens against the property.
You should [...]
Does the Season Really Effect the Boston Housing Market?
- By Jim Lowenstern
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While many people believe that the different seasons affect real estate in Boston, a new analysis from
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Should You Wait to Make an Offer on a New Listing?
- By Jim Lowenstern
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While buying a home is a major decision, you may miss out if you wait too long to make an offer. If you have gotten your mortgage preapproval letter, researched the neighborhood and market, and find a home that you like, it’s best to make an offer as quickly as possible.
If a house has
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How to Ace Your Home Loan Interview
- By Jim Lowenstern
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When you apply for a loan, you will have to interview with a loan officer.
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4 Home Hazards You May Not Think About
- By Jim Lowenstern
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How to Deal with Competing Offers
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Preparing for a Showing
- By Jim Lowenstern
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There's no second chance for a
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What You Should Tell Your Lender
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Why Buying an Older Home is Better than Buying a New Home
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Should You Rent Your Home?
- By Jim Lowenstern
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While renting out your home has the potential to be profitable in a good market, it also comes with new responsibilities. Many laws surround renting and they vary by state, and some towns even have their own specific regulations. Renting out your home gives you the same obligations as a landlord. [...]
5 Things Home Sellers Shouldn't Do
- By Jim Lowenstern
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How to Declutter Your Home
- By Jim Lowenstern
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