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5 Tips To Price Your Home To Sell For Top Dollar

February 14, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Many home sellers are confused about how to price their home to sell. It’s definitely challenging to try and find that sweet spot between pricing it low enough so it flies off the market without undercutting the home’s value.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Sales, Pre-Approval, Real Estate

3 Critical Tips for Buying a Home in a Short Sale

November 21, 2018 by Robby Oakes

You just found your perfect home, and you feel like everything is right including the price. But, what could be wrong with your ideal home? Maybe, it is being sold as a short sale, and that could present a major challenge if you want to become be the eventual homeowner.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Pre-Approval, Real Estate, Short Sale

5 Home-Buying Pitfalls To Avoid

November 16, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Buying your home can be nerve-racking, especially if it’s the first time. The buying process is exciting and often complex. The chances of making a mistake are relatively high.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Budget, Pre-Approval, Real Estate

Understanding the Factors That Impact Your Credit Score

June 27, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Most consumers believe if they pay their bills on time, they need not worry about their credit score. Oftentimes, it is a rude awakening when they apply for a mortgage loan, car loan, or any revolving credit to learn they are not going to get the lowest rates available due to their credit score. This is because paying bills on time only accounts for 35 percent of your credit score. The remaining 65 percent is spread out among other factors that impact your credit score.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Credit Score, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

3 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Time House Hunting

June 22, 2018 by Robby Oakes

In the ideal home-buying scenario, you’d have plenty of time to find the perfect home. However, this is not always possible. Maybe you are relocating for a job and have to buy a house from across the country. If this is the case, you might have to limit the time that you spend house hunting.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: House Hunting, Pre-Approval, Real Estate

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