{"id":12411,"date":"2019-05-10T10:10:12","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T17:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=12411"},"modified":"2019-05-10T10:25:35","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T17:25:35","slug":"great-reading-when-buying-or-selling-a-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2019\/05\/great-reading-when-buying-or-selling-a-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Reading When Buying or Selling a Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Each month there are lots of great real estate articles that deserve a little bit of extra attention. Showcasing such articles in a real estate roundup is always enjoyable. Roundups are the perfect opportunity to give other writers a pat on the back for their exceptional work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Below you\u2019re going to see a handful of terrific articles on subject matters related to buying and selling a home. If you\u2019re planning on purchasing a home sometime soon or selling one, you\u2019ll be sure to get something out of one of these posts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dig in for some sound advice from popular real estate bloggers throughout the country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Documents Lenders Need to Give Buyers a Mortgage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxrealestateexposure.com\/documents-mortgage-preapproval-each-loan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What do I need to give the lender to get a loan<\/a> \u2013 this is a question that lots of home buyers want to know. In the article published at Maximum Real Estate Exposure, you\u2019ll see a detailed overview of all the documents a lender is going to need to process a loan. There are some different documents needed depending on the loan program you choose. The article covers each of the most popular types of loans including conventional, FHA, VA and USDA.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ways to Go Green in Your House<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenandsave.com\/node\/4493\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to go green in your home<\/a> \u2013 see tips and advice about how to make your home more sustainable. You will enjoy seeing how you can not only save money and energy but help the environment in the process. Going Eco-friendly in your property does not have to be difficult. It is a great feeling you are helping the environment and at the same time putting a few bucks back into your pocket.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>How to Have a Kick Butt Exterior<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wellingtonhometeam.kinja.com\/how-to-maximize-your-homes-curb-appeal-1834171338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tips to maximize your property curb appeal<\/a> \u2013 most real estate agents will tell you that your homes curb appeal is vital to your success. In real estate sales first impressions are everything. Take a look at some excellent tips from Michelle Gibson on how to ramp up the curb appeal to wow buyers. Seller quickly realize when they have prepared to sell their home it really makes a huge difference.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Do I Really Need a Buyer\u2019s Agent?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/activerain.com\/blogsview\/5359308\/why-have-a-buyer-s-agent-when-purchasing-a-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What are the benefits of having a buyer\u2019s agent<\/a> \u2013 when purchasing a home it is foolish to go directly to the seller\u2019s agent. Some buyers mistakenly believe that by doing so they will get a better deal. Folks, it is the exact opposite. You might find out that you overpaid for the property. A buyer\u2019s agent has so many functions when it comes to doing what\u2019s best for you! See all the advantages of hiring your own exclusive buyer\u2019s agent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merrimackvalleymarealestate.com\/7-home-buyer-mistakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What not to do as a first-time buyer<\/a> \u2013 When you are buying a home for the first it is easy to make mistakes. The trick is avoiding doing things that will cause a lot of stress. In his excellent article, Kevin Vitali provides timely tips on avoiding problems. By avoiding common mistakes you\u2019ll find that buying a home isn\u2019t as scary as you thought.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Should I Buy a Home Before I Am Married<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/activerain.com\/blogsview\/5358268\/should-we-buy-a-home-before-marriage-or-wait-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Purchasing a house before marriage<\/a> \u2013 one of the things a lot of couples consider is whether they should wait until after they are married to buy a home. In the article at Active Rain, Sharon Paxson covers this important subject. See her tips on whether or not buying makes sense before you tie the knot.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Interview Questions For Lenders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxrealestateexposure.com\/questions-lender-mortgage-broker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What questions should I ask the lender<\/a> \u2013 one of the most important things you will do when buying a home is pick a lender to work with. The lender you choose will have significant financial ramifications. Like any other business there are going to be some mortgage lenders that have exceptional service and others not so much. As much as the lender is interviewing you to get financing, you should be doing the same. The article at Maximum Real Estate Exposure provides quite a few questions you should ask the lender. Part of this will be educating yourself as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What Repairs Offer Great Return When Selling a House<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/destinpropertyexpert.com\/high-roi-repairs-and-updates-that-every-home-seller-should-consider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Repairs That Make Sense<\/a> \u2013 when selling a home there will be some things that a homeowner can do that will really make a big difference. In the article via Danny Margagliano, he provides some great advice on what repairs you should consider making when selling your home. Not every improvement makes a difference. Danny cuts through the non-sense and gives it to you straight.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Real Estate Articles April 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/massrealestatenews.com\/best-real-estate-april-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Great advice for buyers and sellers<\/a> \u2013 over at Massachusetts Real Estate News, Eileen Anderson has collected some outstanding articles from some of the most recognizable real estate bloggers around the country. Each of the featured articles provide helpful advice for buyers and sellers to make smart business decisions. Take a look at this terrific roundup.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>More Great Real Estate Articles So Far in 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurysocalrealty.com\/blog\/real-estate-blogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Real Estate bloggers share best tips for buyers and sellers<\/a> \u2013 do you want to see even more awesome advice for buyers and sellers? If so, take a look at this terrific roundup which showcases some of the best articles so far in 2019. There are a variety of topics sure to captivate anyone who is interested in learning smart real estate practices.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nAs you can see there are some important topics covered when you are buying or selling a home. Dive into each of these articles \u2013 hopefully you will come away with something that helps you out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/real-estate-buyers-sellers\/98753964\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Helpful Real Estate Articles for Buyers and Sellers<\/a> by Bill Gassett | Realty Biz News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each month there are lots of great real estate articles that deserve a little bit of extra attention. Showcasing such articles in a real estate roundup is always enjoyable. 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