Consumer News and Advice Archive


What are some costs associated with selling my home?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007
Besides the costs related to making repairs and improving the overall appearance of the home, as the seller you will also need to pay the following: ...
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How can I get a quick sale, particularly in a slow market?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007
One of the most important things to consider is price. You may want to reduce the price of your home or, at the very beginning, set it at a low price that will generate more buyer interest. ...
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Are there tips for selling a vacant home?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007
Yes. Once furniture is removed from the home, you will notice all kinds of imperfections you never paid attention to before---rips in the carpet, holes in the walls, and dinginess. In an empty house, everything stands out. What you see is what potential buyers will also see. So you may ...
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Should I sell my home first or wait until I have bought another home?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007
This is a tough decision, but the answer will depend on your personal situation, as well as the condition of the local housing market. ...
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What else should I know?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007
Once your home is available to be shown strive to keep it in tip-top shape. This will require a lot of effort on your part, but you want buyers to feel welcomed and not turned off by unmade beds, cluttered floors, and grungy bathrooms. ...
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What should I do to prepare my home for sale?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007
Start by finding out its worth. Contact a real estate agent for a comparative market analysis, an informal estimate of value based on the recent selling price of similar neighborhood properties. Or get a certified appraiser to provide an appraisal. ...
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When is the best time to sell a home?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007
The best time to sell is when you are ready, or when you must. That is, when you have outgrown the space in your current home, or you prefer to trade down to something smaller. Perhaps your martial status has changed, which necessitates ...
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How does the seller determine what rate to provide?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007
The interest rate on a purchase money note is negotiable, as are the other terms in a seller-financed transaction. To get an idea about what to charge, sellers can check with a lender or mortgage broker to determine current rates on mortgage loans, including second mortgages. ...
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Web site Offers Landlords Ways to Check on Problem Renters

Friday, November 23rd, 2007
RISMEDIA, Nov. 23, 2007-As a landlord, Bob DeCosmo has dealt with his share of problem tenants. He also has grown increasingly frustrated with how difficult it is to evict someone from one of his rental properties. ...
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