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Things are changing in the real estate business. Full-service brokerages are under attack by the Feds, the Internet, by guys working out of their second bedrooms in their pajamas (…). The article below is about a “discount” broker –... by | | General real estate stories
If you’re moving to a new city, should you buy a home right away, or rent for awhile? My friends, it’s an easy choice. First, though, I’m talking about if you are moving into a city, not near a city. If you are moving into the suburbs, I think you... by | | General real estate stories
So, what if you decide, for whatever reason, to buy a property with your lover? Or, with a friend? Is it possible? Yes, of course. Is it easy? Not too difficult – most real estate lawyers, in this day and age, have handled these types of transactions. Definitely... by | | General real estate stories
It’s something you pay for, as a buyer, when you close on the purchase of a house or condo. Yet, you might not think about it, too much. Well, until you get to the closing table, and you face a bill of $1,000, or $2,000, or more. What do you do? You figure it... by | | General real estate stories
I read last week that real estate agents shouldn’t be asking, what is your home worth, but, rather, what is the value of your home. Apparently, there’s a difference. Especially, when you’re trying to get your sellers to lower their price. Anyway, how... by | | General real estate stories
Ashburn, Va.: I’m so mad at my neighbor. I bought my new home here in Ashburn last summer and plan to sell it next year (after holding two years to avoid taxes) to make a nice return on my investment. The problem is my neighbor is trying to sell his house (very...