The first time you buy a home can be one of the most exciting, fun, stressful and confusing times of your life. So can the second or third or even fourth time. It’s always fun to imagine yourself in a new place. A good real estate agent ensures that there ...
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So what is rigmarole? Here’s the dictionary definition: rig·ma·role /ˈriɡ(ə)məˌrōl/ noun a lengthy and complicated procedure. “They went through the rigmarole of buying a house.” Other similar meaning words are “hassle,” “bother,” “fuss,” and “hullabaloo.” Whatever you choose to call it, there’s no doubt that buying or selling real ...
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An escrow account comes in two major forms; the first is an account maintained by a real estate broker or attorney in an insured bank for the deposit of other people’s money; it is also known as a trust account. This is the dictionary definition of a trust account. Put ...
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The process of buying a home can be very daunting but if you surround yourself with the right professionals, they can make the process much less stressful and even fun. I explain the process in three separate phases: Phase 1 is the pre-offer stage. This is where you decide on ...
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