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INFOGRAPHIC: How Much Value Can Be Added With Exterior Upgrades?

If you’re planning to sell your home soon and are looking for outdoor projects to undertake in an effort to boost the value of your home, consider the following updates.

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What is a “Proof of Funds” Letter in a Real Estate Purchase?

If you were selling your home, would you want to be absolutely certain that the buyers are able to secure a mortgage to make the real estate deal go through? Of course, you would, and that’s exactly what the purpose of a “proof of funds” letter is.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Sellers: Your Complete Open House Checklist

Selling soon? Then an Open House might be on your agenda in the near future. To help ensure that it’s a success, this checklist will help you tick off all the boxes so you leave no stone unturned.

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Title Insurance 101: Everything You Need to Know

Buying a new home can certainly be an overwhelming and sometimes frightening thing, especially if you’re completely new to this game.

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Should Buyers Consider a Probate Sale?

Just about every home buyer is looking for a good deal on a home purchase. After all, why pay more for a home than necessary?

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What is the MLS and How Does it Work?

Whether you’re a newbie buyer or seller or have bought and sold homes a few times over the years, you’ve most likely heard of the MLS, or Multiple Listing Service.

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INFOGRAPHIC: California Sales Report For March 2018

The spring season is off to a strong start for the housing market in California, with home sales inching higher and median home prices hitting 8-month highs in March. Here are some stats regarding California’s real estate market as compiled by the California Association of Realtors (CAR).

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Sellers: Before You Finalize Your Taxes, Here are 5 Write-Offs

Paying taxes is never fun, but you may be able to find ways to keep a little extra money in your pocket when filing. If you’ve recently sold your property, there are several different tax deductions you’ll want to be aware of, including the following.

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9 Considerations to Make Before Buying in a Rural Area

The idea of having a ton of space outdoors is really nice, as is the tranquility and greenery that typically comes with acreage. But as pleasant as living on a large piece of land may be, there are certain factors that could make this type of living arrangement a bit of a hassle.

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What Exactly is a Mortgage Transfer?

With the typical sale of a property, the new owners usually apply for a mortgage to finance the purchase. When the sale is finalized, the new owners begin paying their new mortgage with the set of terms and interest rate that were agreed upon with their lender. But in some circumstances, a mortgage may be transferred from the sellers to the new owners.

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