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The Key to Buying Waterfront Property
The Key to Buying Waterfront Property
Purchasing a home is a complicated process from pre-approval to the last signature. Buying 'waterfront' property throws another layer of complexity into the process. Real estate agents who work with waterfront properties on a regular basis understand the process backwards and forwards. Finding an experienced agent can really make the process take less time when they know what an individual is looking for and will tailor the search to those specific properties. These tips will give an idea of what to expect when doing research on buying waterfront property.
Tips
Find a real estate agent who specializes in waterfront p...
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Making an Offer on Your Dream Home
Maybe you stumbled on 'the one' with the first property you looked at, but it's more likely you've been at it for months, critiquing every detail until at long last, you found it. Your dream home. Landscaping to die for surrounding a home just right for you and yours. It has all the neighborhood amenities you wanted. The location is perfect. This is it!
Now what?
Here are some tips to remember when making your first offer to buy.
First, there is no absolute wrong or right way to do this. Be realistic with your offer, however. Working with a good real estate agent can go a long way toward helping you do this. You don't want to offend anyone by offering f...
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Understanding “Comps”: How Are They Used in Pricing Real Estate?
Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in Central Ohio, you'll need to know your market, i.e. your 'comps'. Comps are the homes in the area where you are transacting business that are comparable, meaning they are in the same neighborhood, are similar in size, layout, and condition, and have similar features or extras (like pools, fireplaces, or even neighborhood playgrounds).
These comps are used when determining pricing. From the buyer's standpoint, knowing the market gives them a place to start with a fair offer, while from the seller's viewpoint, comps help them to figure the best price point for the property. A good real estate agent stays on top of their local market, making sure to understand the ins and outs of what...
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2015 Looking Great for Real Estate
2014 was a relatively strong year for real estate across the farm belt and greater Midwest. However, the National Association of Home Builders predicts 2015 will be even stronger for single-family homes, despite the continued rise of mortgage rates. While the recovery seems to be delayed in many states, Ohio is noticing a resurgence of interest in homes and available land. In the meantime, let's focus on the standard best practices that have kept us strong for decades.
It's the Little Things
The best possible presentation of a house is necessary to capture an eager buyer's eye. Little things like trimming the bushes near the front door, changing out old welcome mats, and de-cluttering closets and shelves will add to an already well-prepared home.
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Winter is Better for Selling Your Home than You Thought
While the winter is known for many things in Central Ohio, being an ideal time for selling your home is not necessarily one of them. However, you might be surprised by the statistics. Real Estate company Redfin recently published the results of a study they conducted across all 50 states that suggests, surprisingly, that December through March are excellent months to list and sell your home.
It may not be the most convenient time to move, but people are motivated in the winter months to get out of their current situation. Winter and the snow it brings can sometimes show us the worst side of our neighborhood and loca...