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What you can Expect from a Home Inspection

Whether you’re buying or thinking of selling a home, a home inspection is key.  Granted it is just a generic overall view but, if the home inspector is good they should catch any major Red Flags that could be cause for concern.   The important thing is to make sure you have a reputable inspector.  Remember, this isn’t a licensed field so pretty much…

8 Things Real Estate Pros Would Never Do to Their Homes

8 Things Real Estate Pros Would Never Do – Have a look at the gallery (in link) and make a note-these are definitely “improvements” you want to steer clear of when considering listing your home! If you would like insider tips and insight, give Baron Holdings a call today! 863.968.6721 www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/news/g1741/things-real-estate-pros-would-never-do  

A Homebuyer’s Guide to Federal Policy on Mortgage Lending

Buying a home can get intense, and you can easily feel intimidated by the lending process and closing requirements. Federal policies affecting mortgage lending has seen many changes in the wake of the subprime mortgage crisis that began in 2007, putting a stronger focus on eliminating predatory lending and increasing transparency for the borrower. Hearing…

When Does It Pay to Rent, Even When the Numbers Say It’s Cheaper to Buy?

Buying a home may not be wise if your life is in flux or dealing with repairs frightens you. If you’re wondering whether you’re better off financially renting or buying a home, you can easily find an app for that. Calculators at Bankrate.com, The New York Times, Zillow and Realtor.com all let you input the…

Real Estate May Be a Safe Haven in a Bear Market

Rental properties can help level out the peaks and valleys in your portfolio. Is a bear market on the way? That’s the question experts and investors alike have been debating for months. Given the cyclical nature of the market, it’s unrealistic to expect the current bull market to continue its run forever. What’s uncertain is…

5 Tips for Buyers to Have a Successful Home Inspection

How to get the right information in an inspection and use it in negotiations for your home purchase. Throughout the homebuying process, you will encounter a number of expenses including, but certainly not limited to, an appraisal, transaction fees and a survey – but none is more important than the home inspection. Dollar for dollar,…

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