Tag Archives: Equity

GIVING YOUR HOUSE A ROUTINE PHYSICAL

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Published Date 5/8/2018 You get your teeth checked and cleaned and when you remember to do it, go to the doc for a physical. You regularly take your car in for maintenance checks and don’t give it a second thought. … Continue reading →

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1031 Exchanges & Capital Gains – Do You Know?

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Here is a great Quiz from The National Association of REALTORS® Magazine.  Do you know all you need to in order to exchange a property and defer capital gains?  (Be sure to follow up with a Qualified Intermediary to see how … Continue reading →

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5 Things Buyers Should Never Compromise On

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Dawn O'Neal

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Sure, compromise between the buyer and seller is part of the game when getting to closing. But there are some things buyers should never acquiesce—or they’ll likely regret their home purchase. … Continue reading →

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Why Everyone Is Talking About Mortgage Rates

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Dawn O'Neal

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2015 Source: Freddie Mac Borrowing costs got even cheaper for home buyers and refinancers this week, as mortgage rates continued to descend. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.66 percent this week, the … Continue reading →

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What is a “Short Sale”?

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Dawn O'Neal

What is a “Short Sale” and what can I expect if I have to sell my home for less than I owe on it? Continue reading →

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