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Category: Real Estate

Real Estate

Consider how much luxury features really mean to you

What you want in your new home is everything and maybe all the luxury touches you can get. But what features are actually deal breakers? Lux touches look…

byRick GoodDecember 1, 2018July 12, 2026
Real Estate

Ask the Expert I would like to take over payments on my brother’s house.

I would like to take over payments on my brother’s house. The interest rate is a little bit lower than I can get now. Plus, it would help him out. Can I…

byRick GoodDecember 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Hot sales in cold weather: Ramp up your listing now for brisk sales

Spring is the best time to sell a house, right? Yes, it’s a good time, but it’s not the only time. Many sellers have found it easy to list and sell deep…

byRick GoodNovember 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Real Estate

How to make sure the home sale goes smoothly

You get a robust offer on your house. You are ready to sell and get on with new plans. And just about that time – the sale falls through. This is…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Real Estate

The One-Year Plan for better credit:

1 Go to annualcreditreport.com and get a free report. Correct any errors. 2 Pay your bills on time. You must never be late even once. Set up automatic…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Time for the appraiser? Make your home shine

If you are selling or refinancing, the lender will have your home appraised. It’s different from a home inspection. A home inspector is primarily…

byRick GoodSeptember 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Real Estate

The seller’s inspection: Inspecting a home before listing can be a good move

You take good care of your home and when you are ready to sell, why have it inspected? After all, the buyer will have an inspection before the deal….

byRick GoodAugust 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Ask the Expert: Refinancing

My wife and I have experienced some life challenges that left us with credit card debt. We are thinking of refinancing. What are our options? You do have…

byRick GoodAugust 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Real Estate

4 signs you are ready to sell

It’s undeniably a great time to sell a house. Buyers are out and they want more choices in homes for sale. Sale prices are generally high. The economy is…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Ask the Expert: The terms of my new mortgage include a ‘due on sale’ clause

The terms of my new mortgage include a ‘due on sale’ clause. My broker says this is an acceleration clause. But I thought acceleration clauses were about…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2018July 11, 2026

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