Home Buying and Selling
By Dian Hymer
8 things to know about buying a home today
Use mortgage preapproval to your advantage
Timeline for closing a home sale
Several factors can delay approval process
Get the best price possible for your home
Without proper exposure, sellers may be leaving money on the table
5 signs that it's a good time to sell
Why desperate homeowners could find relief this year
6 signs a home will hold its resale value
Buying at a low price does have a downside
Forgo final walk-through at your own risk
Sellers don't always play by rules when moving out
3 common home purchase roadblocks
Do you know your sellers' true motivation?
5 factors to weigh before writing purchase offer
How to get a good deal on a house
Do your home's features justify your asking price?
Buying real estate? Think long term
Despite rosy economic reports, key issues could impact purchase
The most important real estate decisions are yours to make
Don't put your agent in charge
Who's responsible for defects discovered after closing?
Answer may seem obvious until you consult inspection reports, disclosures
5 building permit issues you can't ignore
Don't get stuck with $20K bill when it's time to sell
6 tips for selling in today's market
Buying after relocating may not be best financial move
Qualify to buy before selling current home
Bridge financing, hybrid loans take stress out of equation
Sellers: Don't overdo it on home improvements
Know which projects are worth the cost, effort
Pros and cons of pricing home under market
Are you prepared to accept a low bid?
Price is not all that matters in real estate sales
Sellers typically prefer deals with fewer contingencies
Economists don't agree on real estate recovery
In some areas, home prices could fall another 10%
Know risks when forgoing inspection contingency
Surprise defects can compromise a homebuyer's deposit
5 tips to stay on top of home maintenance
Where to find reliable contractors
3 tips for staging your home to sell
Decluttering has financial upside
4 ways to attract more buyers to real estate listings
Don't underestimate power of online marketing, private showings
4 ways to overcome appraisal roadblocks
Public records, valuation sometimes miss vital details
5 keys to buying a home in today's market
Trading up at a discount still possible
