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What Is a Reverse Mortgage — And Is it Right for You?
What is a reverse mortgage? If you’re 65 years old and have been in your home for decades, you might be a good candidate, but there are pros and cons.
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I Have to Make an Offer Contingent Upon Selling My House. How Do I Sweeten the Deal?
You want to move, but you already own a home. Any offer you make on a new house will have to be contingent upon selling, so how do you make it happen?
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The Architecture of a Rock-Solid Real Estate Contract
A guide to understanding and navigating all the components of a strong real estate contract to seal the deal on your home purchase.
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How to Determine Price Per Square Foot by ZIP Code (and Why You Need to Know)
Does price per square foot by ZIP code matter? Learn how to do the math and other factors to consider when comparing properties during your home search.
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Hard Money Lenders NY: Quick, Flexible Loans
Discover how hard money lenders in NY offer quick, flexible funding for real estate investments and HomeLight’s alternative options.
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Here’s What You Can (And Can’t) Negotiate on a New Construction Home
Got your eyes fixed on a new construction home? Here is how negotiating on your new home can save you the big bucks.
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How Much Mortgage Can I Afford? Try Out an Affordability Calculator
Demystify budgeting for a mortgage, with expert guidance on affordability calculators to answer the question: How much mortgage can I afford?
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What Is A Short Sale and Is It A Good Idea As A Buyer?
Short sales are less common in the 2020 housing market than in 2010; despite their name, they aren’t a short or simple endeavor.
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I Have Cash in Hand to Buy a House: What Do I Report to the IRS?
Buying a house with cash? If you’re paying cash for a house, here’s what you need to know about what gets reported to the IRS, and by whom.
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Cleveland Hard Money Lenders: Flexible, Short-Term Loans
Explore the benefits of working with hard money lenders in Cleveland for speedy, flexible financing on real estate projects.
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