6 Tips for Preparing Your New Home For Your Arrival: A Step-by-Step Guide

6 Tips for Preparing Your New Home For Your Arrival: A Step-by-Step Guide

After a long and arduous home-buying process, the anticipation of moving into your new home after you’ve made your purchase can be unbearable. You’ve spent months picturing your new life in a new space, and you want to do everything you can to ensure your move-in process is catastrophe-free.

Whether you’re a seasoned relocator or a first-time homebuyer, you may have already compiled a comprehensive checklist for moving into a new home. However, your laundry list of moving to-dos may not be enough to avert relocation-related disasters. Remember, being prepared for every possible hiccup will make the process painless, no matter what problems pop up along the way.

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The Most Popular Amenities Renters Are Looking For

The Most Popular Amenities Renters Are Looking For

Every property has competition out there. When looking for tenants, a landlord needs to showcase the features that make their unit stand out—or make some improvements to add those features. If you can only offer the basics right now, think about remodeling withthe most popular amenities renters are looking for.For a small investment, you can increase the number and quality of candidates interested in signing a lease.

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What Are Buyers’ Closing Costs?

What Are Buyers' Closing Costs

You’ve almost crossed the finish line of your new home purchase and are ready to move in! But first, you need to settle up the costs and pay for the property — and you’ll do all this at closing.

Here’s more on what closing costs entail, what you can expect to pay as a buyer, and what you can negotiate.

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How to Win a Bidding War

How to Win a Bidding War

If you’ve submitted an offer on a home for sale, you may now find yourself in a bidding war with other buyers — especially in a seller’s market like we’re experiencing today. When there is limited inventory and lots of demand, odds are that the seller will have loads of offers to choose from. It’s at this point that rather than giving up on your dream home, you may opt to adjust your offer by making the terms more seller-friendly or by increasing how much you’re willing to pay.

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What’s in a Home Offer?

What's in a Home Offer?

When buying a home, your offer can make or break the deal. It is the first piece in the negotiation process with the seller, so it’s important to get it right. Work closely with your real estate agent to craft an offer that is attractive to the seller and helps you win the home over other buyers. Here’s what should be included in your offer and how to make yours stand out — especially in a seller’s market, where competition is fierce.

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