Buying a House

The Housing Market Rebound: Will it Last?

June 5, 2013

Analysts across the board agree that the dismal downward spiral of the United States housing market finally reached bottom in early 2012. Since then, average home prices have risen nearly 8 percent, according to Forbes Magazine. While the housing market has irrevocably changed since the recession, the general consensus is that it’s now turned a [...]

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The Family Pool and Neighborhood Kids – What are My Liabilities?

May 4, 2013

The Family Pool and Neighborhood Kids – What are My Liabilities? Most people, in their younger years, dreamed of growing up to own a home with a swimming pool. Luckily, with several types of pools, both above and in-ground, now on the market, having a pool is more financially feasible than ever. Unfortunately, having this [...]

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Before You Make an Offer: What You Need to Know

April 25, 2013

If you are currently in the market to purchase a new home, it is important that you make sure that you educate yourself about the entire process. After all, unless you have a firm understanding of how real estate works, it is very likely that you will end up spending more than necessary. Fortunately, there [...]

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How to Protect Yourself From a Bad Home Sale

April 18, 2013

(Guest post from the US) Selling a home is a big deal. Huge. Sellers are usually assumed to be the ones taking huge risks on the purchase, but they actually take a fair amount of risk in selling. Not all buyers are what they appear to be. Sometimes, a buyer will make unreasonable demands or [...]

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Buying or Selling Property in Scotland? What to Look for in the Home Report

February 14, 2013

One of the most important steps in purchasing a new property is obtaining a comprehensive home report. We take a look at the importance of a home report and the vital details that you should take heed of before you proceed to making an offer. The Basis of the Home Report Every house for sale [...]

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Relocating? Legal Tips And Advice To Make Your Move A Success

January 8, 2013

[US Law and General] Moving can be an exciting experience full of new opportunities and new relationships, but if you’re not careful, it can also become a nightmare. While buying or renting a new home, condo or apartment may seem easy enough on the surface, there are a number of legal pitfalls that can make [...]

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House price fall may help first time buyers

December 12, 2012

Guest post from NGL Solicitors, specialist conveyancing solicitors in Glasgow and Hamilton in Scotland. The most recent figures from Registers of Scotland reveal a 2.3% drop in the average price of a house in Scotland, leading to hopes that the drop may help first time buyers. The statistics, which cover the second quarter of 2012, [...]

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Home truths – things you might not know about buying a house

December 9, 2012

Guest post about buying a new house and some of the issues you may not have considered. Looking to buy a new home? Taking that first step on the property ladder? Not sure where to start? There’s a bewildering array of information out there about buying a house, or trying to find a mortgage. Not [...]

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Purchasing a Foreclosed Property

December 3, 2012

(US laws regarding foreclosed property) Over the past years, the real estate industry has seen its worse conditions. Several homeowners need to give up their homes to mortgage lenders. Foreclosure auctions have been very common and more people see it as a good opportunity for investments. After a period of peaks in real estate, at [...]

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Moving to Spain? – A Few Basics on How to Legally Buy Property in Spain

October 9, 2012

So you’ve decided that you want to move to Spain? It’s a pretty big decision, and there are many things you should take into consideration. Research: Research the area you’ve chosen to move to very carefully. You may have visited somewhere for two weeks on holiday a couple of times, but that’s very different from [...]

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