Relying On An Agent

February 4, 2013 by themathercompany
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The latest NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers showed a growing trend among recent buyers.

The latest figures show that 89 percent of buyers purchased their home with the help of a real estate agent or broker. This is a sharp increase from a decade ago in 2001, when only 69 percent of buyers enlisted the help of an agent or broker. Read more

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Home Inspections

December 4, 2012 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog, Buyers, General Real Estate Information, Homeowners, Renovations, Sellers

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Buying a home is a big decision that includes more than falling in love with the style and decor of a home. A home needs to be in good working order. This is where an home inspector comes in. Read more

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What to Know About a Down Payment

June 8, 2012 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog, Buyers, Financial, General Real Estate Information, Mortgage

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When you buy real estate, it’s very exciting. First, you shop until you find your dream home (or maybe your dream home minus some bedrooms and closets). Then, you write possibly the biggest check of your life.

What is it? What happens to it? Read more

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5 Things to Do When You First Move In

December 30, 2011 by themathercompany
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You’ve signed the paperwork. You’ve picked up your new set of keys and you now have a new home. As you unpack the boxes, and take it all in as the new homeowner, there are a few critical things you should take care of.

1. Change locks

Unfortunately, you can’t assume the keys you’re holding are the only keys to your home that could exist out there. Play it safe and have all the locks changed as soon as you can. Read more

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