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Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 31 August 2009
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With Buy Owner, you pay NO commissions. Period. But if you wonder what this means exactly, we’re here to help. Understanding real estate commission can be a bit confusing and may warrant a lot of questions. When do you pay? Who do you pay? Who pays: the seller or the buyer? While commission rates vary, depending upon how many real estate agents are involved, the sale price of the house and other negotiations, here is a general explanation as to how commission works.
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Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 25 August 2009
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One of the most important aspects of buying a home is choosing a location. Do you want to live in the heart of an urban community near public transportation, close to everything imaginable? Or would you prefer to be tucked away in a quiet country setting, with big-city amenities located within 20-30 minutes driving distance? Before making a decision, let Buy Owner be your guide to city and country living and inform you of the benefits and drawbacks of each lifestyle.
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Posted in Buying Tips on 4 August 2009
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Sunny days and mild nights make summers in Orlando and Jacksonville most enjoyable. With temperatures reaching the low 90s in the afternoon and descending into the low 70s by the early evening, you will be able to participate in tons of Central Florida events all day and night. Here are a few stand-out activities we think you might enjoy:
• SUMMER EVENTS near the Atlantic Coast of Florida attract many visitors from around the globe. Here are some of the best events taking place this season:
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Posted in Market News on 30 July 2009
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Should any first-time buyer be allowed to receive this tax credit or should the old requirements still stand? [...]
Posted in Buying Tips on 28 July 2009
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Chicago summers can get pretty hot, but the Windy City has seen its fair share of cooler afternoons during the 2009 season. The balmy days allow you to swim and play under a warm sun or prompt you to retreat into an air-conditioned museum or shop. The milder nights bring almost every Chicago native and Second City visitor out into the open for festivals, sporting events, concerts and more. Summer may almost be over, but there is still plenty to do in and around Chicago.
• SUMMER EVENTS are drawing to a close, as summer ends in a little over a month. However, there is still plenty of time to see some spectacular things going on out there in Chicagoland:
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Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 26 July 2009
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Do individual features make or break the sale of your home?
Take swimming pools, for example. Buyers shopping for a house in a warm climate may shriek with excitement when they see you have a swimming pool in your backyard. They’ll be able to keep cool on a hot day. However, those looking for a house in a location that boasts chilly winters may think twice before purchasing your poolside abode. Why would they need a pool when it’s 10 below and snowing for three to four months out of the year?
Here are some things you need to consider before adding a swimming pool:
• Location: Think about how the climate is in your area on a month to month basis. Can your pool be used year round? Some locations are quite cold during certain times of the year, forcing residents to utilize a swimming pool for only three to five months.
• Neighbors: Do other homes in your neighborhood have pools? If you’re the only one on the block, you may have an advantage.
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Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 13 July 2009
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Here at Buy Owner, we have given you tips on staging your home for the summer. But what about the backyard? Chances are that potential buyers will want to spend a lot of time outdoors if you have a patio, a lanai or a swimming pool. So why not make the space fun and inviting?
Lanai/Patio
• Create the same feeling you would inside the living room; comfy outdoor furniture is a must.
• A dining area, with a table and chairs, is essential if you want to entertain outside.
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Posted in Buying Tips on 7 July 2009
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Summers in Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach and Miami: there is nothing like them! Enjoy warm sunshine, bright blue skies, crystal clear waters, people out and about all over town! Whether they are roaming around festivals, eating delicious foods or jamming to some tunes, people near the Atlantic oceanfront have an endless amount of ways to fill their summer days and nights!
• SUMMER EVENTS near the Atlantic Coast of Florida attract many visitors from around the globe. Here are some of the best events taking place this July and August:
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Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 6 July 2009
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If you are selling your property during the summer season, it is important for prospective buyers to be warmly welcomed into your home. Buy Owner has also expressed that it is vital for sellers to stage their homes, to give potential buyers an idea what their furnished, decorated home may look like. So how do you get your home ready for a summer open house? Here are some summer staging tips:
Foyer
• If your foyer boasts tiling or hardwood flooring, keep the floor open. Remove any area rugs, as layers create unnecessary warmth when the weather is already hot.
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Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 3 July 2009
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Whether you have a few pieces from your apartment/condo/dorm or you don’t have anything at all, you cannot expect to fill an entire house right away. Buy Owner has some tips for furnishing that brand-new abode. [...]
