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From the initial prep work to the day-to-day pressure to keep your home picture perfect for possible last-minute showings, listing a home for sale can be a stressful and exhausting experience for the entire family, not to mention expensive and highly time-consuming. However, suppose your property or circumstances are not a perfect fit for listing…

With so much paperwork to sign and complicated terminology involved in the transaction at closing, it can be confusing to understand just who signs a trust deed and when. However, holding real estate in a revocable living trust comes with many benefits, including estate tax savings, protection from creditors and avoiding probate. So read on…

While real estate markets go through shifts and there is a cooling trend, the numbers show home prices are still rising, and the inventory of available homes is still low. Because of the law of supply and demand, the current market is still considered a seller’s market. However, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and…

The real estate market has undergone several changes over the past five years that have significantly altered the approach to selling homes because of the changes in what buyers look for and how they look. No longer is it enough to tidy up and stick a for sale sign in the front yard, waiting for…

It may sound exciting to have inherited real estate. However, quite often, the reality of inheriting real estate from well-meaning loved ones or friends isn’t pleasant, rarely is the property pristine and free of debt. Therefore, it’s beneficial to consult an attorney and accountant experienced in real estate, whether you have inherited the property alone…

Selling your house is fraught with stress, from deciding how to sell and all the steps to prepare; when you add in the complications of a divorce, it only serves to amp up the volume. However, when making what may be one of the most significant financial transactions of your lifetime, it’s worth taking a…

Listing is an overwhelming prospect, and very often, home sellers reach out to real estate agents for the vast experience they bring to the table. Unfortunately, however, the services of a real estate agent come with a hefty price tag that reaches far beyond the high commissions. So, if your property isn’t in peak condition,…

Home repairs. Those two words have the power to send shudders down the spines of homeowners, especially when it is time to sell. So often, these sellers list without knowing the depth of the repairs lurking below their roof, walls, and foundation surfaces. Instead, spending restless nights tossing and turning in fear and anticipation of…

Selling your home is a big decision, and there’s no guidebook to let you sellers know they’re making the right choice by selling now. However, life has a way of evolving, and sometimes we too must make changes to accommodate life, including selling our home to live in a space more suited to our current…

When going through a divorce, there are many decisions to be made. Understandably, the goal is to complete the process and bring your settlement to full closure as quickly as possible, including selling a shared house. However, the funds from the sale are often required so that you can each move forward, meaning you’ll need…