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Money isn't everything when making an offer

Here is an interesting article from MSN Real Estate . I felt this article made some good points. I recently closed on a real estate transaction that highlighted some of the points in this article. I had buyers who knew they were competing with multiple

Very Cool Mapping Technology will help Research Properties

With the latest and greatest in Mapping Technology from Google and Bing , you can now find out so much about a house before you even show up for a showing in your home buying search. Being able to zoom in on a satellite map is now a basic must have of

Termites: The Hidden Demolition Crew

Across the Unites States termites are reported to cause over $5 billion in property damage. The problem with termites is their activity an go unnoticed until there is a serious problem. Termites can take residence in a property for 5 or 10 years or more

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Used Directly fo Downpayment

The National Association of Realtors announced that first time home buyers being able to use the tax credit directly for a downpayment is in the works and should be annonced shortly. HUD: Homebuyer Tax Credit Loans Still on Track News reports that the

Buyer Beware... Know who your agent is working for...

Agency is one of the most overlooked aspect of buying a home for home buyers. Looking at homes is fun, but paying attention to the details are not. I have run into many buyers who have overlooked their agency relationship until there is a problem. Then

The 6 Most Important Questions to Ask When Buying a Condo

Condominium living is becoming very popular. We have an aging population that are giving up there single family homes to enjoy a more maintenance free living. We have the younger generation getting married later and later, into th eir late 20's or