When buying, or looking to buy a condominium, the same rule applies as with all other real estate transactions: there is no rush. Take the time to think before you act.
You dream of moving into a condo because it will simplify your life. You might be right but it does not mean that you should […]
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Condo Living - Think Before You Shop, Think Before You Buy
March 13th, 2008 · No Comments
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Condo Living - The Seven Deadly Sins
March 12th, 2008 · No Comments
1) Don’t compare before buying. Fall in love with the place, and don’t check on your future neighbors. Don’t familiarize yourself with the neighborhood and just feel as if you and your family have been parachuted in this unit.
2) Don’t bother to read the minutes of the annual meeting of the homeowner’s association that the […]
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Owning A House Can Be Sweet, But It is Not a Bag Of Jelly Beans!
March 4th, 2008 · No Comments
It is amazing to see how cavalier some people are with decisional processes which can affect their lives and the one’s of their family for decades to come.
It does not take a genius to see how easy it is, in the short term, to become an owner if certain criteria are met—acceptable credit, steady job […]
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Buying Too Much House: Is It Worth It?
March 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
Since we have the privilege of living in a free country and not burdened by the thought of being subjected to totalitarian authorities, we are faced with the direct consequences of our decisions.
For real estate, it means that we can purchase from a great variety of offerings that the market offers. Be it townhouses, condominiums, […]
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How Much Trust Do You Place In A Real Estate Agent?
March 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
You are actively looking to buy a property. You have identified an area that will be suitable for you and your family for many years to come. You have the financial situation well in hand. Your budget for purchasing the property and a certain amount of renovating is there.
You need a good agent, who will […]
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Buying A House: Covering the Basics
March 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
A recent survey indicates that on average, a homeowner will live 13 years in a house.
Such a length of time (4745 days and nights) warrants on the part of the purchaser a minimum of inquiry to ascertain that the house that looks picture perfect is also picture perfect in the reality of every day […]
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