 This may be the best time to purchase real estate in the last 10+ years. While that statement may catch some people off guard, it couldn't be truer. The media want you to believe that the country is falling apart and the real estate roof is going to collapse, but there really could not be a better time to purchase real estate. After looking at the interest rates, the inventory, and the time of year, you will probably feel the exact same way. |
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 The most common question I am asked by buyers during the course of a real estate transaction is "How much should I offer?" It is a very simple question with a fairly complex answer. The reality is that the answer is different for each and every transaction, because there are no two real estate transactions exactly alike. In order to understand how much to offer on a house, you must first understand what elements are involved in making an offer.
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 At one time, this question has crossed the mind of almost every person. The answer, to rent or to buy, lies in the circumstances; there is no right or wrong decision. In reality, every person has a different situation that dictates their decision. |
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 Buying a home is an exciting time in people’s lives. It is the biggest expense many people will incur over the course of their lives. Separately those two issues are not a problem, but when you put them together you can have big problems. Many people get caught up in the home buying fever, and either out of ignorance or sheer excitement, they make some major home buying mistakes. |
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 Now that you have a better understanding of what agency is, it is time to delve into the different types of agency. There is an agent out there for everyone, regardless of what your wants and needs are as a consumer. |
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 Trying to explain agency feels like the equivalent of trying to keep up with the old Abbot and Costello skit “Who's on first, What's on second, I Don't Know's on third”. By the time you are done trying to figure it all out you are spinning in circles with no idea which way to go. The problem with agency is that the definition is constantly changing; the agents have a hard time keeping up with it. If the agents don’t understand who they are working for, there is no way the consumer will. In the hopes of shedding some light on this mystery, here are some thoughts on what agency is, and who is working for you.
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