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Jan 7, 2025 | 
activerain.com | John Watts
Some people are trying to make the decision whether this is the proper time to sell their home. The following are a few questions and answers that may help you with this decision:Should I Sell - Thinking about selling your home now or waiting until after mortgage rates come down. Currently mortgage rates are forecast to reduce but waiting may cause you to deal with greater competition as other buyers may be getting back into the market.
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Dec 18, 2024 | 
atlanticcouncil.org | Richard Hooker |John Watts
Central Europe Defense Policy Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense Western Europe It’s (still) more expensive to rotate military forces overseas than base them there In mid-2020, then-President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to withdraw roughly one-third of US forces from Germany, reportedly because of policy differences with Berlin.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
activerain.com | John Watts
Many people will make the decision whether it is best for them to rent or buy a home. Each option has advantages and challenges depending on the person’s circumstances and their long-term goals. Now let’s highlight some of the key factors:Cost factor – In some areas renting may be less expensive for the short term. Renting allows you to pay a fix amount each month, and the landlord is responsible for maintenance and repairs.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
activerain.com | John Watts
Weatherproofing helps to protect the interior of your home from elements such as extreme temperatures and moisture. Weatherization is known as weatherproofing that protects the home from weather elements. First step in weatherization is to do a home energy assessment to identify the efficiencies, the lack of efficiencies and identify upgrades to improve energy use.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
activerain.com | John Watts
Having the knowledge how to buy and sell real estate will help you make the right decision. Remember knowledge is power for buyers and sellers to maximize their success in this type of transaction. Following is a list of things that will help you in the process: Understand the selling and buying process – Buyers and sellers should have a pre-buyers or sellers meeting with a real estate agent prior to deciding to use that agent.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
activerain.com | John Watts
Recently the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has been stating that home sales have been falling, even as home prices have been rising. They are saying opportunities for home buyers are opening up. Currently median home prices and interest rates are higher, and this is making buyers skittish, but this may not last much longer. Home sales have dropped slightly over the past year and the median price has reached a high point in many locations.
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Jul 15, 2024 | 
activerain.com | John Watts
Home maintenance cost may be the reason why home buyers are hesitant to buy a home. The following is some information that may help you move forward purchasing either a new or existing home. Newly built homes likely will reduce your worries about maintenance cost. Everything in a new home is brand new and has not experienced the wear and tear that you would experience in an existing home, which means less repairs. Buyers will have new systems, appliances, roofs, foundation, etc.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
activerain.com | John Watts
It is important to know your legal rights to protect your property when people have no rights to your property. In today's world you need to be aware of red flags such as fake documentation, false property listings and counterfeit deeds. If your gut tells you a client is too easy to work with or their actions are out of the ordinary, such as demanding or needing immediate money from a sale. This is the time you need to trust your gut and take appropriate action.
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May 15, 2024 | 
activerain.com | John Watts
If you are a home buyer that is having a new home built you might want to consider hiring your own inspector to inspect the home. Sometime the builders’ sales personnel will discourage you from hiring your personnel inspector by stating the builder has several inspections during the building cycle. This is true, but these inspectors may be more willing to give the builder a favorable report.
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Apr 16, 2024 | 
activerain.com | John Watts
After you have closed and moved your private property to your new home there are plenty of things to do. Following are a few things you need to be aware of to establish yourself in the neighborhood:Next door neighbors - You need to meet your neighbors and say hello. Neighbors are a source of local knowledge. These people will be aware of the problems and quirks that exist in the area and be able to share common information about the neighborhood.
