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  CONTINGENCY A condition that must be met before a contract is legally binding. For example, home purchasers often include a contingency that specifies that the contract is not binding…

Written by Belinda Hyland

June 23, 2018

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4 Ways to Stay Warm Without Raising Your Electric Bill…

Make a DIY space heater Tealights and flower pots are the affordable, everyday items behind this simple solution for heating a room for mere pennies. In just a half hour…

Written by Armeshica Guice

January 18, 2018

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Rent to Own vs. Buy

Agreement In a standard real estate buy, which Realtors refer to as a contract for deed, you shop for a home, find one you like, make an offer on it,…

Written by Armeshica Guice

January 3, 2018

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Real Estate Acronym for Happy Holidays…

Habitable Room that is fit for living in. the building in which the room is located conforms with the building code and has a certificate of occupancy. Usable for all…

Written by Armeshica Guice

December 28, 2017

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How Changing Jobs Affects Buying a Home…

“For most people, changing employers will not really affect your ability to qualify for a mortgagloan. For some homebuyers, however, the effects of changing jobs can be disastrous to your…

Written by Armeshica Guice

December 22, 2017

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2 Major Things Not To Do Before Purchasing a Home..

1. No Major Purchase of Any Kind This includes furniture, appliances, electronic equipment, jewelry, vacations, expensive weddings… …and automobiles, of course. 2. Don’t Move Money Around When a lender reviews…

Written by Armeshica Guice

December 21, 2017

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3 Reasons You Should Buy A Home!

Income Tax Savings Because of income tax deductions, the government is subsidizing your purchase of a home. All of the interest and property taxes you pay in a given year…

Written by Armeshica Guice

December 19, 2017

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Word-of-The-Day: Back on Market

BOM: Sometimes, properties are removed from the market but can be placed back in due to a price change or reduction. As a home seller, you would want to make…

Written by Armeshica Guice

December 19, 2017

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Word-Of-The-Day: “Grandfather Clause”

A “grandfather clause” allows an activity to continue that was once considered acceptable or legal, but has since had the rules or laws changed.  An example of this is when…

Written by Armeshica Guice

December 17, 2017

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Word-Of-The-Day: Exclusive Right To Sell Agreement

An exclusive right to sell agreement is between a broker and a seller designating the broker as the seller’s sole representative for the purpose of selling property.  In contrast to…

Written by Armeshica Guice

December 15, 2017

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