Decoding real estate jargon
While I hate to admit it (as a newly licensed real estate salesperson) real estate ads are littered with code. Here’s a few choice phrases you may come across in your next home hunt.
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Should parents help kids buy a home?
Emma’s ex-husband gave their two twenty-something sons a $30,000 down payment. She thinks that was a big mistake.
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Let Baeumler decide your next reno project
Would you allow a successful contractor and TV personality decide where to spend your renovation budget? Bryan Baeumler found brave homeowners willing to put their dreams on the line.
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Handling the jerk next door
Ugly fences, blocked driveways, annoying pets. It’s amazing how quickly neighbourly love can turn into hate. Here’s how to patch things up without breaking the bank
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December 19 roundup
Holding onto loyalty points, possible real estate scenarios of 2012 and easy ideas for gift wrapping.
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Why doesn’t anyone want this house?
That was my friend’s primary concern after putting in an offer on a solid Scarborough bungalow. But her concern — that no one else is bidding on this house — is also the reason why almost 15% of home buyers will overspend on their home purchase.
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Free appraisal is worth every penny
Better to eat the appraisal fee and get more precise valuations, and some additional insight on how your home compares with others in the area, when seeking appraisal values.
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Make saving sexy
Paying down your mortgage may not be as sexy as a new pair of high heels, but the savings will last longer!
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Save on real estate fees
Sell your home without a real estate agent and save on commission fees
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The top 10 mistakes new home buyers make
Why you should be wary of show homes, what to do if your place isn’t ready on time and much more
