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Real Estate Glossary

The ABCs of Real Estate: Terms You Should Know

If you’ve spent any time on Zillow, looked into how much your house is worth, or toured a potential home, you’ve probably already encountered a number of industry-specific terminology. While you can always ask your real estate agent what certain things mean, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with some common terms and acronyms.

A Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement can intimidating for some home sellers, but it shouldn't be. Take a deep breath and realize how easy it is to just state the facts and nothing but the facts on this and other sellers disclosure forms. You’ll see that...

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What is an Inspection Objection?

What is an Inspection Objection?

So you just had your inspection.  Be prepared, because there will undoubtedly be a few things that show up on your Inspection Objection (sometimes referred to as the Inspection Notice) that your buyers want you to fix.  This is normal, so take a deep breath...

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What is Included in a Home Appraisal?

What is Included in a Home Appraisal?

By now, you hopefully know that a home appraisal is an important part of the home buying and selling process and what happens on a home appraisal. But what is included in the home appraisal? The final report will generally cover the following items: Size and condition...

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How is a Home Appraisal Done?

How is a Home Appraisal Done?

Now that you know what a home appraisal is, you're probably wondering how is a home appraisal done? An appraiser is required to take several steps to determine a property’s value. He or she will visit the property in-person and review recent sales of comparable homes....

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What is Building or Dwelling Coverage and Do I Need it?

What is Building or Dwelling Coverage and Do I Need it?

As a homeowner, it is important to understand and obtain homeowners insurance. It's not hard to get a homeowners insurance policy. Most people get one when you close escrow on a new home. The first item you will probably see in your policy is a line item called...

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The Origin of the Master Bedroom

The Origin of the Master Bedroom

We all dream of an amazing master bedroom, but the masters we see today, with large walk-in closets and double-sink vanities haven't always been that way. They have only risen to popularity within the last fifty years. But when did master bedrooms start being a...

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What Makes a Room a Bedroom?

What Makes a Room a Bedroom?

The number of bedrooms in a home can greatly impact the value of a home. So what actually makes a room a bedroom? Is it a room with a bed or something more? Let's start at the beginning. . .  What is the Legal Definition of a Bedroom? The legal definition of a...

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