10 Dec 2014
By Mark Feder

Trying to Save on Your Closing Costs? Here Are Three Tips That Can Help Lower Them

Home Mortgage Tips
Whether you're about to close on a lovely new house for your growing family or a stylish beachfront condo so you can retire close to the ocean, one thing is certain: you're going to face a variety of closing costs. Insurance, taxes, financing fees, title fees, attorney fees and other costs will need to be paid, and if you're a savvy buyer you'll do everything you can to save on them. In today's post we'll share three quick tips that can help you reduce your closing costs when you buy your next home. Tip #1: Include Closing Costs in Your…
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04 Dec 2014
By Mark Feder

Buying an Investment Property? Here’s How You Can Maximize Your Rental Revenue

Home Buyer Tips
Whether you're buying a ski-in/ski-out condo at your favorite resort or you're thinking of picking up a small home in a busy tourist area, buying a property for short-term rental purposes can be an excellent investment that quickly begins to provide additional revenue. Let's take a quick look at a few steps that you can take to maximize the revenue that your investment properties bring in each month. Upgrade Your Home to Give It a Luxurious Feel It should go without saying that if you want your home to rent for a high price it has to have a significant…
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28 Nov 2014
By Mark Feder

You Ask, We Answer: Should I Consider a Warranty when Buying a New Home?

Home Buyer Tips
Are you buying a new home? If so, you've likely pondered whether or not you should invest in a warranty to protect your investment. In today's blog post we'll briefly explore home warranties including some of the pros and cons of buying one and how they differ from homeowner's insurance. The Benefits of Buying a Home Warranty Home warranties are an excellent solution if you're buying a brand new home which has a lot of new appliances and fixtures inside of it, or if you're not really the "do it yourself" type and would prefer to make a service call…
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07 Nov 2014
By Mark Feder

Negotiation Tips: How to Ask the Seller to Pay the Closing Costs

Home Buyer Tips
You've found the perfect new house or condo, and you are now preparing an offer that you believe the seller will find tempting enough to accept. However, you know that there are going to be thousands of dollars in closing costs that need to be paid before the sale is completed and you become the home's new owner. The question is, should you ask the seller to pay some or all of the closing costs? In today's blog post we'll address this question and list a few scenarios in which you may want to consider having the seller pick up…
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