The appraisal is a funny thing. When you are buying a house, you secretly want it to come in lower to hopefully negotiate a better deal. As a seller, not only do you need it to come in at a value that the lender will fund the loan for, you want as much money as … Continued
One of the most important parts of the home buying process is getting inspections done. It’s important because as a buyer of an investment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, you need to have as much information about what is broken or about to be broken in the home. Your real estate agent will be critical to … Continued
You’re on the hunt for the home of your dreams, but you worry about paying too much. What can be negotiated down in price and what can’t? How do you ask for a lower price without insulting the sellers and they stop negotiating with you? How do you buy a house without overpaying? Whether you’re … Continued
The decision to buy a new home has been made, and now you’re eager to get house-hunting. But before you start scouring the local listings and scheduling showings, you need to work out how to get a loan in Athens. From pre-approval to closing, here’s what you need to know to get a loan in … Continued
Your mortgage is a big investment so you can make one of the most important purchases of your life. But it also can easily be one of the most expensive. Just because you need a mortgage to buy your dream home doesn’t mean there’s no room for negotiation to get the best possible price. Here’s … Continued
Purchasing a home is a big deal. You have to choose the neighborhood, figure out what’s negotiable and what’s not, and decide how to pay for it. There are a lot of decisions to make. Here’s what you need to know about buying a Athens house in 2019: KNOW WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD This is … Continued
Your traditional homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover every possibility. Floods, earthquakes, and excessive damage aren’t always part of your policy but can present very real dangers. To cover these potential problems, you may be considering umbrella insurance for homeowners in addition to your regular policy. Although it sounds easy enough to understand, umbrella insurance can be … Continued
A timeshare is simply a vacation-property arrangement that allows you to share the cost of the property with other people, and in return, you get some guaranteed time at that vacation property. And as of the end of 2017, the timeshare industry was %9.6 billion industry. So it’s a huge industry, but still a mystery … Continued
How can I HELP ANIMALS in my area of Athens, Ga? Georgui Kassaev, My Athens Realtor donates 10% of his commission to a charity of his clients’ choice. His last client who purchased a home in a great neighborhood in Athens, Ga called Green Acres, chose AthensPets Inc. as the preferred non-profit. If you are … Continued
Insurance can be a maze, with terms and conditions a mile long. Understanding the difference between a deductible and a premium is important, but not always easy. Half the battle of understanding your insurance is knowing what some important homeowners insurance terms really mean. Here’s our guide to some of the basic homeowner’s insurance terms … Continued
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