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Buying a House in Atlanta? Be Ready for Hot Summers and Hot Market
From its role in the Civil Rights movement to its growing reputation as the Hollywood of the South, new residents have flocked to Atlanta for decades. People come for the wealth of jobs (Atlanta is...
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Renting a House in 10 Easy Steps: A Guide for First-Time Renters
Whether you’re tired of living in a boxy dorm room or you want more room for your kids or pets, you’ve decided that renting a house will give you the space and privacy you desire. You won’t have to put...
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Short Sale Mortgage Holder Wants More Cash: What’s a Buyer to Do?
At their best, short sales are complex transactions where the lender that holds the current mortgage on the home has the final say on the deal the buyer and seller agree upon. But things can get even...
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What Should You Do If the Home You’re Buying Is in a Flood? Your Options As a...
After months of planning, saving, and house-hunting, you have your dream home under contract. You’re busy packing your belongings and preparing for closing when you get news that turns your dream...
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This Checklist and Timeline Is Your GPS for Buying a House
When you’re heading someplace you’ve never been before, you plug the address into Google or your GPS to get a handy roadmap. The nav system also tells you how long it will take, so planning out your...
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Is the Idea of a Gentleman’s Farm Growing on You? Read This First!
Picture yourself in a true modern farmhouse, gazing out the window as your horse grazes nearby. You go to the henhouse and get a few fresh eggs for breakfast. Later today, you’ll check the vegetable...
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How to Get a Mortgage Loan: A Step-By-Step Guide for First-Timers
If you’re thinking about buying your first home, you probably have a vision of what your dream home looks like, where it will be, and what features it will have. But when it comes to one of the key...
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Why a House Surrounded by Trees Might be Too Shady: Fire Risk, Falling Limbs,...
Do you picture your dream home as a house surrounded by trees? Maybe you envision a Northwoods-style cabin enveloped by towering pines, or a home with multiple decks where you can reach out and touch...
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7 Ways a Rent-to-Own Contract Differs From a Regular Rental Lease
If your credit isn’t perfect, or other issues prevent you from buying a home today, then a rent-to-own home contract might sound like the perfect solution. With a rent-to-own contract, you typically...
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Fees and Rates and Points, Oh My! Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Broker
If you’ve done even a small amount of shopping for a mortgage, you know there are dozens — if not hundreds — of lenders available. The variety is good because there’s a lender suitable for many kinds...
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Ready to Apply For a Loan? You’ll Need This List of Mortgage Documents
When you apply for a mortgage, you’re essentially asking a bank to hand you hundreds of thousands of dollars with the promise to pay it back over the next 15 to 30 years. The bank will ask for a list...
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Follow These 10 Steps to (Still!) Get a Mortgage … Even With Bad Credit
If you’re thinking about buying a house, you probably know that having a good credit score gives you a leg up in the process. A healthy credit score can help you get approved for a loan and even result...
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From Contract to House Keys: Breaking Down the House Closing Process
You’ve found the perfect house, and the seller has accepted your terms. Congratulations — but don’t break out the champagne just yet! You still have to make it through the house closing process, where...
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26 Benefits of City Living (Including a Few You Probably Never Considered!)
If you’re like most of us, you’ve daydreamed about living in a big city at some point, even if you were simply inspired by watching an episode of Friends. Cool loft apartment. Coffee shop on the...
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8 Juicy Options if You’re Seeking the Best Burger in Denver
Americans eat a lot of burgers — an average of three a week, according to one study. Sure, some of those are burgers grabbed for a quick lunch at a fast-food place, but most of us love a juicy burger...
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From Paying Up to Walking Away — Your Options For If The Appraisal Comes In Low
You found the perfect house — and to be sure you got the contract, you met the seller’s asking price or even bid a little higher than asking. Once you have the purchase agreement in hand, you might...
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What is a 72-Hour Kick Out Clause And How Does It Work In a Home Sale?
If phrases like “72-hour kick-out clause” make you think, “ I can’t understand legalese,” let’s start with an example of an informal kick-out clause that you can relate to. Say you’re visiting yard...
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How Much Are Closing Costs in Florida?
Once you’ve found your dream house in Florida and settled on the purchase price, you might think you know the final cost you’re responsible for. However, there’s another set of fees and charges you...
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How to Sell a House By Owner in Tennessee
When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner in Tennessee. With millions of homes sold each...
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5 of the Top We Buy Houses for Cash Companies in Beaumont, Texas
We Buy Houses companies in Beaumont make all-cash offers for homes that often need some work, enabling sellers who lack the time, expertise, and money for repairs to move quickly and receive the cash...
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