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Listen up, all you buyers! I just received a really great email full of important tips from my friends at Chicago Title, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Read on, friends!
Buying a house can be a complicated process. It’s important buyers are aware of these 9 things that could impact the closing of escrow.
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Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale. Given the limited number of available properties, if you’re a buyer in today’s market, you may need to expand your search to include both new construction and resale homes. But it can feel a little like comparing apples to oranges. Let’s take a closer look at some of the factors you should take into account when choosing between a new build or an existing home.
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According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with homeowners suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics you can use to decrease your likelihood of a home break-in.
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It’s getting colder at night and the days are getting shorter….
Before you get too comfy and cozy inside, there are things that you’ll need to do in order to get your home prepared for the cooler fall and winter months. Preparing now can prevent costly damage later on. This list contains helpful fall preventative maintenance that every homeowner should consider!
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Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner––especially when the demand for new homes keeps rising, but the supply feels like it's dwindling. You're not alone either if you're already feeling drained by the complex logistics of trying to sell and buy a new home all at once.
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Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, it’s never been more important to understand the appraisal process and how it can be impacted by a quickly appreciating and highly competitive housing market. It’s also crucial to work with a skilled real estate agent who can guide you to a successful closing without overpaying (if you’re a buyer) or overcompensating (if you’re a seller). Find out how appraisals work—and in some cases, don’t work—in today’s unique real estate environment.
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“2020 will be known for a lot of things, and a record-breaking year for real estate will certainly be one of its more unexpected legacies,” prominent economist Daryl Fairweather said. And he’s right: most of us would have expected the housing market to suffer from circumstances like a once-in-a-hundred-years pandemic and historic inventory shortages.
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Keep yourself and your family safe during emergencies resulting from earthquakes, storms and other natural disasters that may cause power outages or interruptions of your energy service. Here are some tips from Puget Sound Energy for creating a plan:
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It’s getting colder at night and the days are getting shorter. Before the weather turns, there are things that you’ll need to do in order to get your home prepared for the colder fall an winter months.
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For years now, virtual home tours have helped real estate buyers far and wide find the perfect home. From long-distance military personnel being relocated, to investors expanding their portfolio, to homeowners looking for a vacation getaway, this technology makes finding a house that’s a bit out of driving distance much easier. And for real estate agents, virtual tours have been a useful way to help buyers with their home search and to assist sellers in creatively marketing their listings.
Read MoreTara Farquhar | 206.713.0041 | tara@lakere.com