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Monthly Archives: August 2017
New Program to Help Buyers Bypass Appraisals
Mortgage giant Freddie Mac has announced a new program allowing some home buyers to skip a traditional appraisal, which could lower the fees the buyers pay and speed up the closing process. Full Article: New Program to Help Buyers Bypass Appraisals … Continue reading
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How accurate is a Zestimate on Zillow?
On Zillow’s website, they answer this question for us. Data Coverage and Zestimate Accuracy Over the years, Zillow has become the most visited real estate website. When we meet with a seller to list their home for sale, the topic … Continue reading
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What Buyers want in a new home: Fixer-Upper vs. Move-in Ready
According to the Bank of America Home Insights Report, more buyers want a move-in ready home versus a home that they need to make repairs. We’ve noticed this as a very strong trend during our entire 2017 buying season. Sellers … Continue reading
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Why paying all cash for a house might not be a smart move
An interesting, brief article on things to consider before buying your home with cash instead of a mortgage. Full Article If you have the financial means as a buyer and you plan to hold the home for 5+ years, this … Continue reading
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How to Hire a REALTOR – 3 Core Requirements
Where do you begin??? We have 82,000+ licensed REALTORS in Arizona as of June 1, 2017. How do you decide? Many times buyers and sellers will hire the first person they interview or simply go with a recommendation by … Continue reading
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