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How to Negotiate Real Estate Commissions

How to Negotiate Real Estate Commissions

by Bill Gassett  Sep 17, 2024

Expert Advice! Learn to negotiate real estate commissions from a Realtor with decades of experience.…Read more

Discover the Best Places to Retire in Washington State

Discover the Best Places to Retire in Washington State

by Margo Christophilis  Sep 17, 2024

I'm a Realtor. Discover the best places to retire in Washington with vibrant communities, diverse…Read more

How to Find an Assumable Mortgage When Looking for Homes

How to Find an Assumable Mortgage When Looking for Homes

by Amanda Dodge  Sep 4, 2024

In 2013, interest rates hovered around 3.5% and then plummeted into the 2% range during…Read more

Home Inspection Checklist: What Do Home Inspectors Look For

Home Inspection Checklist: What Do Home Inspectors Look For

by Amanda Dodge  Sep 2, 2024

One of the most nerve-wracking parts of buying a house is the home inspection. During…Read more

Who is Best to Sell Your House?

Who is Best to Sell Your House?

by Margo Christophilis  Aug 19, 2024

Choosing the best option to sell your house is a significant decision that can impact…Read more

How to Estimate Closing Costs When Paying Cash

How to Estimate Closing Costs When Paying Cash

by Amanda Dodge  Jun 23, 2025

When you decide to buy a house, the sale price is only the first expense.…Read more

The Best Places to Retire in Pennsylvania

The Best Places to Retire in Pennsylvania

by Alex Capozzolo  Aug 15, 2024

From hustling cities to quaint and picturesque towns, check out the best places to retire…Read more

Should I Buy a House Now or Wait For a Recession?

Should I Buy a House Now or Wait For a Recession?

by Amanda Dodge  Aug 12, 2024

More than half of Americans (56%) believe the United States is in a recession, despite…Read more

How to Buy a House Contingent on Selling Yours

How to Buy a House Contingent on Selling Yours

by Kelsey Heath  Aug 4, 2024

Selling your home while trying to buy a new house is a careful balancing act.…Read more

How Much Does a Title Search Cost and Do You Need One?

How Much Does a Title Search Cost and Do You Need One?

by Amanda Dodge  Jul 31, 2024

As soon as a seller accepts your offer, you and your real estate agent will…Read more

Summer 2024: How to Buy a House in Santa Cruz? 

Summer 2024: How to Buy a House in Santa Cruz? 

by Megan Kilmer  Jul 24, 2024

Learn from a local real estate expert on how you buy a house in Santa…Read more

Can You Use a 529 Plan to Buy a House?

Can You Use a 529 Plan to Buy a House?

by Kelsey Heath  Jul 13, 2024

A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged savings plan for future education costs, legally known as…Read more

How to Sweeten an Offer on a Home

How to Sweeten an Offer on a Home

by Mike Jeppson  Jul 1, 2024

Set your offer apart from your competition and sweeten the offer on a home with…Read more

Can You Use Your 401k to Buy Your First Home?

Can You Use Your 401k to Buy Your First Home?

by Kelsey Heath  Nov 20, 2024

When buying real estate, the biggest hurdle is often saving enough money for a down…Read more

Expert Advice: Is Earnest Money Refundable?

Expert Advice: Is Earnest Money Refundable?

by Bill Gassett  Jun 19, 2024

Earnest money shows the buyer’s serious intent, but is earnest money refundable? Ensure you get…Read more

How to Make an Offer on a House

How to Make an Offer on a House

by Amanda Dodge  Jun 14, 2024

An essential part of buying a house is making an offer. This is your bid…Read more

What Do You Need to Buy a House? A Comprehensive Checklist

What Do You Need to Buy a House? A Comprehensive Checklist

by Amanda Dodge  Nov 29, 2024

Buying your first home is a significant life decision. Not only is this one of…Read more

14 Common Issues That Fail a Home Inspection

14 Common Issues That Fail a Home Inspection

by Kelsey Heath  Jun 2, 2024

When you buy a house with a home inspection contingency, you get to have the…Read more

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