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When you’re shopping for a new home, it’s important to be prepared so that when you find a property you like, you can make a good offer. With that in mind, here are some of the most common arrangements you may need to make for your home search. • A pre-arranged mortgage. Getting the financing arranged in…

Have you heard the expression, “It’s like finding a needle in a haystack”? That’s an apt analogy for searching everywhere and anywhere for the ideal home. It’s a recipe for frustration and lost opportunities. You’re much more likely to find a home you love by targeting a specific area. There are several advantages to doing…

If you’re searching for a new home, even casually, you might visit a few Open Houses. They are a convenient way to view properties for sale. However, people often make the mistake of being too casual when attending an Open House. For example, a couple might drop by an Open House, look around briefly, and…

Imagine you’re looking for a new home and find one for sale that’s perfect for you. You’re excited! You’re eager to submit an attractive offer. But, you’ve been advised to include a condition that the property passes a professional home inspection. Is that a potential deal breaker? There’s no doubt that sellers tend to see…

Imagine you’re shopping for a new home and find the perfect one. You don’t want to lose it. So, if you want to be as competitive as possible, should you go in with no conditions? While a “no conditions” offer will definitely give you an edge, it’s crucial that you make a thoughtful decision before…

If you’re thinking of moving to a faraway area, such as another town or city, it’s all-too-easy to be worried. You might be thinking, “What if we end up in a neighborhood we don’t like?”; “How can we see enough listings on a tight schedule?”; “What if we feel rushed and make the wrong buying…

Imagine finding the home you want, only to discover that you’ll need to pay more than your budget. Should you still go for it? To make that decision in the most informed way possible, here are a few important considerations: • Is your budget flexible? If your price range is etched in stone, then you…

“The early-bird gets the worm” is a popular expression. Indeed, there are many examples in life when being early, or even first in line, gives you an advantage. Real estate is one of them. When shopping for a new home, being among the first to learn about a new listing benefits you in several ways:…

If you’re shopping for a home in a competitive market, there will likely be multiple offers on properties you’re interested in buying. So, to get the home you want, you have to make an offer that makes it to the top of the pile. That often involves proposing a good price and going in with…

Imagine you’re searching for a new home and checking out listings. You go and see several homes and fall in love with… two of them! How do you decide which is the right one for you, especially if you’re in a situation where you need to make a decision quickly? Here are three techniques to…