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Flood Plains, High Winds, and Leased Land: How to Buy a House in Palm Springs
Palm Springs is known for year-round warm weather and mid-century modern homes; it’s also a hot place to buy a house. Here’s how to buy a house in Palm Springs.
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Your Conclusive Guide to Buying a House with Cash
Top real estate experts unpack buying a house with cash: why cash is king, how cash purchases work, and why cash might (or might not!) be the right path.
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16 Tips for How to Get Good Value Out of House Purchase (If It’s Your First Time)
How to get good value out of a house purchase ... if you’re a first-time homebuyer, you definitely don’t want to overpay for this particular item!
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9 Problematic Racist Policies in Real Estate (And How to Fix Them)
These problematic racist policies in real estate have helped contribute to a big disparity gap between races when it comes to wealth and homeownership.
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Everything You Need for Moving Day: A Printable Moving Checklist
Our printable moving checklist covers just about any issue or contingency that goes with moving. Learn what’s really involved with moving to a new home.
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Can I Short Sell My House And Buy Another? A Homeowner’s Guide
Few people buy a house with the expectation of facing foreclosure. If you’re asking yourself, “Can I short sell my house and buy another,” we’ve got answers.
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Buying A House in Foreclosure: Whether You Can and What It’s Really Like
Some of the most attractively priced homes in any given market are likely to be foreclosure sales. But that doesn’t mean you can buy a house in foreclosure.
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How Much Should You Set Aside for A Minimum Down Payment for a House?
Coming up with the minimum down payment for a house is one of the steps and often the biggest obstacle to buying a home. How much do you need to save?
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I Bought a Preforeclosure (Hundreds, Actually): 6 Pro Tips for Buyers
Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and buy a preforeclosure like a pro, featuring top tips from experts who've purchased hundreds of them.
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A Homebuyer’s Guide to Real Estate Appraisals in a Hot Market
Home values rising are generally a good thing, but a market that’s too hot can be troublesome for buyers. Here’s how to handle appraisals in a hot market.
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