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Why You Have To Maintain Your Home
Posted November 16, 2011 by Alan F Macdonald
Do I have to maintain my home? I mean I’m not going to be there long, so what difference does it make? Perhaps no one really says this, but many people think it. So why do you have to maintain your home? Well, as with most things in life, it’s mostly about money – both yours [...]
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The No. 1 Best Time To Sell Your Home
Posted November 8, 2011 by Alan F Macdonald
Many people ask about the best time to sell a home. The answer is simple: When you’re ready. For the most part, it’s the right answer. Because the real estate market is so variable, you can’t know exactly when you’ll be able to get the most you can for your home. And, although there are [...]
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4 Key Differences Between Homeowners And Real Estate Investors
Posted November 1, 2011 by Alan F Macdonald
So you want to be a landlord? Even if you already own your own home, there’s a big difference between living in your own place and renting a home out to someone else. In fact, homeowners and investors differ in a number of ways when it comes to owning real estate. Not living in the [...]
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What To Look For When Shopping For A Home
Posted October 25, 2011 by Alan F Macdonald
Whether to buy a given house shouldn’t be determined by wall color, the appliances, or a cracked sidewalk – although you might be surprised how often things that are easily fixed become a deciding factor. But if you put issues that can be changed aside, you will be able to focus your house hunting on [...]
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Listing Status
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Appraisal
What is an Appraisal? A real estate appraisal is a calculation of the value of a home. A real estate appraisal can be done through a few different methods and for a few reasons, but the goal is to determine how much a piece of ...
Property Tax
What is Property Tax? Property tax is a charge on real estate that is collected each year by a municipality or county. Real Estate Agent Explains Property Tax Property tax rates are different based on location, age of the build...
Landlord
What is a Landlord? A landlord is someone who owns a property and leases it to a tenant. Real Estate Agent Explains Landlords Landlords are the owners of the land or building that is leased, but they may not always manage the p...