Tips for Sellers in a Buyers’ Market
When homes available for sale outnumber buyers, sellers need to work to make their “product” stand out from the competition.
When homes available for sale outnumber buyers, sellers need to work to make their “product” stand out from the competition.
Shopping for items in the US is typically very different than shopping for items while abroad. You wouldn’t think about negotiating, bargaining, and haggling and your local market or nearest H&M. But while traveling, especially in certain countries, you’ll find haggling for everyday items extremely common. Western travelers often feel uncomfortable and find this to
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When it comes to budgeting for a trip, most of us forget to factor in things like tips for hotel staff, shuttle drivers, and bellhops. Worst still, tipping varies widely from country to country. And while everyone may have an opinion on the practice of tipping you shouldnât punish the worker for societal norms. To
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There’s no question that frugality is an important part of personal finance — you can’t outearn dumb spending — but trying to get rich by pinching pennies is like trying to win a car race by conserving gas. If you want to reach the finish line fast, you can’t be shy with the accelerator!
Today I want to explore a better way to boost your savings. Let’s talk about how you can earn more money. Whether you’re self-employed or working for somebody else, your income is determined by three factors:
If you want to earn more money, you have to become more valuable in the job marketplace — and demonstrate that value for the market to see. Let’s look at how to make that happen.
It may seem easiest to go with the agent who already knows the home, but not having a buyer’s agent represent you could be a mistake.
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When it comes to real estate, prospective buyers always want to know that their efforts are bringing them closer to their goals. A conditional approval, for example, is when a lender gives an informal “OK” to a borrower – signaling that their approval process is looking good. By doing this, lenders minimize the unexpected and… View Article
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I hear all the time how websites like Zillow and Trulia are going to replace the real estate agent, much like the travel agent was replaced by online travel sites. I see posts on forums or get emails explaining why real estate agents are paid too much and the industry must change or technology will … Read more
There are a lot of ways to pay off credit card debt—from simply paying more than your minimum every month to using a strategy like the snowball method. The best approach for you depends on how severe your debt is, what your interest rates are like, and how much you can realistically afford to pay. … [Read more…]
Congratulations; Youâve found a house you love and want to buy. You may even be in the final stages of closing on this dream home. But sometimes, you may need to access whatâs known as an escrow holdback: a way of setting aside funds at the closing for repairs that are most definitely needed as […]
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