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Should You Get a Pre-Sale Home Inspection?

Unless you’re in a seller’s market where you can expect many offers, quickly, it might make sense to get a pre-sale home inspection. It can give your listing a competitive advantage. What is it? It’s simply a professional inspection you get done on your own home. Assuming only a few inconsequential issues ...

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Why Bargain Hunting is a Bad Idea

It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s ...

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How Earnest Money Works When Buying a Home In Arizona

So what is earnest money?  When a buyer makes an offer on a home, they will also include a monetary figure called “earnest money” or a “good faith deposit” in the written purchase contract. The actual money is not needed at the time the offer is submitted but should be ...

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What Buyers Need to Know About the Appraisal

Are you new to homebuying process? Maybe you've heard the word appraisal but are unsure what it actually involves.  The appraisal occurs after the due diligence period.  The due diligence period or inspection period as it is referred to here in Arizona begins the day after an offer is accepted.  ...

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