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Aug 5, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 05 August 2021 | Public News

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update for July

Welcome news for the July Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for June - it shows the number of homes for sale has DOUBLED from May (3,833) to June (7,671) this year. ...

           

May 29, 2021 For Sellers

Sat, 29 May 2021 | Public News

Two Ways to Sell Your Home - Wholesale or Retail

Sell Your House for Retail Value? Or Wholesale Value? Which method is perfect for you? If you’re thinking about selling your home, there is more than one way to do that, depending on your real es...

           

Apr 23, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 23 April 2021 | Public News

April Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The April Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for March shows listings DOWN 75.3% from March 2020. Think about that - listings are down 75%. This lack of homes for sale (3,...

           

Apr 21, 2021 For Sellers

Wed, 21 April 2021 | Public News

Use Your Home Equity to Buy Your "For Life" Home

If you are looking for your For Life home, this is a perfect way to use the equity in your current home to accomplish that goal. Just think of a newer home, with less maintenance, ma...

           

Mar 27, 2021 Real Estate

Sat, 27 March 2021 | Public News

2021 Real Estate Myths

Here are 5 common misconceptions about today's competitive real estate market. Check my other websites Denver Home Finder ...

           

Mar 27, 2021 Market Trend

Sat, 27 March 2021 | Public News

March 2021 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The March Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for February shows listings DOWN 69.7% from February 2020. Think about that - listings are down 70%. This lack of homes for ...

           

Mar 8, 2021 For Buyers

Mon, 08 March 2021 | Public News

4 Ways to Prepare for a Bidding War

With very few homes for sale right now, buyers are frequently competing against other buyers for the same home which results in a Bidding War. Here are 4 ways to be ready for a bidding war. Check...

           

Feb 26, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 26 February 2021 | Public News

February 2021 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The February Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for January shows listings DOWN 55.2% from January 2020. This lack of homes for sale (3,192)) is creating bidding wars agai...

           

Dec 22, 2020 Market Trend

Tue, 22 December 2020 | Public News

December 2020 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The December Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for November shows listings DOWN 47% from November 2019. This lack of homes for sale (5,107)) is creating bidding wars agai...

           

Nov 24, 2020 Market Trend

Tue, 24 November 2020 | Public News

November 2020 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The November Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for October shows listings DOWN 46% from October 2019. This lack of homes for sale (4,442)) is creating bidding wars again....

           

Oct 19, 2020 For Buyers

Mon, 19 October 2020 | Public News

How to Prepare for a Bidding War

- With so few houses available on the market today, being ready for a bidding war is essential for prospective homebuyers. - From pre-approval to making your best offer, here are three tips to make s...

           

Oct 18, 2020 Market Trend

Sun, 18 October 2020 | Public News

October 2020 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The October Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for September shows listings DOWN nearly 47% from September 2019. This lack of homes for sale (7,051)) is creating bidding w...

           

Sep 15, 2020 For Buyers

Tue, 15 September 2020 | Public News

Virtual Schools are Changing Homebuyer Needs

With remote learning sweeping the nation this academic year, organized spaces with enough room for kids to learn effectively are high on buyer wish lists. If you’re trying to make room for your fam...

           

Sep 14, 2020 For Sellers

Mon, 14 September 2020 | Public News

September 2020 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The September Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for August shows listings DOWN 40% to 8,019 from August 2019. This lack of homes for sale (inventory of homes) is creating...

           

Jan 10, 2020 Real Estate

Fri, 10 January 2020 | Public News

Buyers Are Waiting For Your Home

There’s a Long Line of Buyers Waiting for Your House If you’re following what’s happening in the housing market right now, you know that many people believe the winter months aren’t a good...

           

Dec 24, 2019 Other

Tue, 24 December 2019 | Public News

The Santa Tracker and NORAD story

There is such a fun story behind the history of NORAD's Santa Tracker. In 1955 a Sear's advertisement had a typo for a Santa hotline. The incorrect phone number actually went to a secret red phone h...

           

Jun 24, 2019 Real Estate

Mon, 24 June 2019 | Public News

Some Sellers Want Convenience Over Profits

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Some sellers want convenience over profits. For those type of sellers, an ibuyer might be a consideration. At the press of a button you can r...

           

Mar 24, 2019 Real Estate

Sun, 24 March 2019 | Public News

February 2019 Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview

In this February Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview we continue to see an increase in homes for sale – 35% increase over the same month the prior year. That continues to be great news for buye...

           

Mar 24, 2019 Real Estate

Sun, 24 March 2019 | Public News

Tips for Buying Your Retirement Home

**Picture from RE/MAX.com/blog** If you're thinking about buying your retirement home, here's some tips: 1) Location, location, location - also applies to retirement homes; 2) Don't Delay - start p...

           

Feb 11, 2019 Real Estate

Mon, 11 February 2019 | Public News

Homeowner Tax Deductions

You probably remember that there were tax law changes that might affect your 2018 tax return. Here's a list of the major areas that might affect you as a homeowner: -Standard Deduction Change -...

           

Jan 8, 2019 Real Estate

Tue, 08 January 2019 | Public News

3 Repairs to Consider Before Listing Your Home

**Picture from Realtor Magazine** If you're thinking about selling your home, here's three repairs that could save your sale and be cost effective: 1) Fix Flooring Flaws 2) Repair Water Stains 3...

           

Dec 30, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 30 December 2018 | Public News

Real Estate ABC's A - K

Like many other industries, the real estate industry has its own lingo. But buying a home is your biggest investment, so you want to understand the terms that you are hearing. What's the difference ...

           

Dec 30, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 30 December 2018 | Public News

Real Estate ABC's L - Z

Like many other industries, the real estate industry has its own lingo. But buying a home is your biggest investment, so you want to understand the terms that you are hearing. What's the difference ...

           

Dec 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 23 December 2018 | Public News

9 Real Estate Trends to Watch for in 2019

**Pictures from Colorado Association of Realtors** Here are 9 Real Estate Trends Expected in 2019: 1. Wanted: More homes for sale 2. Home prices will keep going up 3. Mortgage rates will continu...

           

Dec 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 23 December 2018 | Public News

Bidding Wars for Real Estate at 8 year low

**Chart from Nation Mortgage Professional** Good news for buyers - bidding wars are the lowest they have been in the last 8 years. Redfin has been tracking bidding wars since 2011. Last year 45% ...

           

Dec 15, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 15 December 2018 | Public News

More Homes will Sell Below Their Asking Price

**Picture from Magazine Realtor** According to a new forecast, in the first quarter of 2019, 77% of homes will sell below their asking price. Sellers need to get more realistic about the changing ma...

           

Dec 9, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 09 December 2018 | Public News

Real Estate Can Build Wealth

**Picture from Forbes** There are numerous reasons that real estate can build wealth. Besides appreciation that most other asset classes have, real estate can have: -cash flow -depreciation -le...

           

Dec 9, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 09 December 2018 | Public News

Winter is a Good Season to Buy a Home

Winter can be a better time to buy a home instead of spring or summer. The sellers that have their homes on the market tend to be very motivated to sell and move. Fewer buyers are out in the market ...

           

Dec 2, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 02 December 2018 | Public News

Conforming Loan Limits Increased

**Picture from HousingWire** Conforming loan limits have increased for the third year in a row. They increased 6.9% from $453,100 to $484,350. That applies to any mortgage loan that is sold to Fa...

           

Dec 2, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 02 December 2018 | Public News

US Housing Market Slowing Down

**Picture from HousingWire.com** Housing Market is slowing down across the nation. Goldman cites three main reasons: 1) Mortgage Rates are Continuing to Rise 2) Home Prices are Rising Faster ...

           

Nov 25, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 25 November 2018 | Public News

Benefits of Home Ownership

Have you ever heard people complaining about the renters in the neighborhood? It seems like the renters let their home and yard deteriorate. They are missing the "Pride of Ownership". The social ...

           

Nov 25, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 25 November 2018 | Public News

Proposal to reduce need for appraisal for government backed mortgages

**Picture from Housingwire.com** For Government backed mortgage loans, Federal Regulators are proposing to decrease appraisal requirement for homes $400,000 or lower. The current threshhold is $25...

           

Nov 18, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 18 November 2018 | Public News

Hidden Costs of Buying a Home

One thing to educate yourself about before buying a home is the hidden costs of buying and owning a home. Most people are aware about the cost of an inspection and appraisal. But these are 5 other t...

           

Nov 18, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 18 November 2018 | Public News

Scary Real Estate Terms

**Picture from RE/MAX.com/blog** Every industry has their own language and own terms. But these terms have to do with one of the biggest purchases you will make. That helps make them more scary a...

           

Nov 11, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 11 November 2018 | Public News

Details on Popular Places to live in Colorado

"From the hustle and bustle of Denver, to the charming streets of Steamboat Springs, and the quaint neighborhoods of Littleton, Colorado has area has so much to offer. Whether you're searching for a D...

           

Nov 4, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 04 November 2018 | Public News

2019 Housing Market Forecast

Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors®, recently gave his 2019 housing forecast. Several key points he made: - home prices to continue to increase, though at a slo...

           

Nov 4, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 04 November 2018 | Public News

Best Time to Buy a New Home

**Picture from New Home Source** Most people think that spring is the best time to buy a home. Well, it's definitely the busiest time to buy a home. Plus that timing makes the most sense for fami...

           

Oct 27, 2018 Market Trend

Sat, 27 October 2018 | Public News

Denver Real Estate Market Cooling

**Picture from Denverite.com** Prices are still rising but the hot seller's market is cooling some. RE/MAX found home sale closings were down 19% in Sept. 2018 from Sept. 2017. Nationally sales are...

           

Oct 21, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 21 October 2018 | Public News

Don't worry about these item while house hunting

While house hunting, there are numerous things to consider. However, according to Zillow, these are 10 items that you should not be worried about: 1) A Home's Age; 2) Paint Colors; 3) Wonky Wallpape...

           

Oct 21, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 21 October 2018 | Public News

Home Defect Warning Signs

When you are starting to look at homes, besides looking at the neighborhood, floor plan and upgrades, you should also watch for these possible home defect warning signs: -Overpowering scent (bad sc...

           

Oct 11, 2018 Market Trend

Thu, 11 October 2018 | Public News

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for September

We continue to have an increase in homes for sale. We've had a 20% increase in homes for sale in Sept 2018 (12,024) over Sept 2017. The Average Sold Price is up 6.7% from a year ago. The Average Da...

           

Oct 11, 2018 Real Estate

Thu, 11 October 2018 | Public News

What Determines Your Interest Rate

When you start thinking about buying a home, you probably start doing research on interest rates. When you look online, you see different answers as to what current interest rates are. Sometime that...

           

Oct 6, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 06 October 2018 | Public News

New Home or Resale Home - which is right for you?

Since this article is written for a new home magazine, the focus seems to be on the advantages of buying new: -Energy Consumption/Green Building -Flexibility for Space & Wiring Customization -Repla...

           

Oct 2, 2018 Education/Classes

Tue, 02 October 2018 | Public News

25 Top Denver Area Neighborhoods to Live In

5280's 2nd annual list of the Mile High City's Most Livable neighborhoods is out. They used 4 variables to determine their ranking: Crime Data, Home Prices, School Rankings and an X factor. Here ...

           

Sep 30, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 30 September 2018 | Public News

Fall Bring Price Drops

**Picture from Realtor.com Magazine** Redfin reports that 1 out of every 4 home seller dropped their asking price for the month between mid August to mid Sept. We are experiencing more homes on ...

           

Sep 30, 2018 For Services Providers

Sun, 30 September 2018 | Public News

How Much Will the Utility Bills Cost for a Particular Home?

**Picture from Cohomeblog.recolorado.com** Whether you're are thinking about renting or buying a home, one thing that will take a bite out of your budget is the utility bills. Here's a way to get ...

           

Sep 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 23 September 2018 | Public News

Frozen Credit Files

After the latest Equifax data breach more and more consumers are opting to freeze their credit files to help prevent fraud. Not a bad idea. BUT that could cause problems when applying for a mortgage...

           

Sep 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 23 September 2018 | Public News

Home Buying - Read and Understand the Contract

This article has the regular advice on things to do before buying a home. But it also adds one important step - read and understand the offer contract. The Colorado Real Estate Commission approved c...

           

Sep 16, 2018 Market Trend

Sun, 16 September 2018 | Public News

Ray of Sunshine for Home Buyers

**Picture from Denver Metro Association of Realtors** The last 4 years has been the strongest sellers' market in our lifetime. That has made things very difficult for buyers. But now we're seeing a...

           

Sep 9, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 09 September 2018 | Public News

Baby Boomers Are Not Eager to Downsize

**Picture from Housingwire.com** Trulia did a study on homeowners 65 years & older and compared the results to a similar survey 10 years ago. Some of the key findings were: -Baby Boomers are work...

           

Sep 9, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 09 September 2018 | Public News

How Does a Buyer Determine What to Offer?

Now that you've found your perfect home, how do you decide how much to offer? You can't just use a formula to determine what to offer. You need your agent to do some research and homework for you. ...

           

Sep 2, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 02 September 2018 | Public News

10 Ways to Lose a House

**Picture from REMAX.com** The real estate market is very competitive for buyers. Besides the tough competition, here's 10 additional Ways to Lose a House and make the home buying experience more di...

           

Sep 2, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 02 September 2018 | Public News

Experts say these are the best times of year to buy a home

The perfect time for sellers to sell their home and get the best price is in spring and summer. If you are a buyer during that time period, it might feel like a stampede. The lack of homes for sale,...

           

Aug 25, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 25 August 2018 | Public News

What is MIP on a Mortgage Loan?

***Picture from Realtor.com*** Your lender is referring to a MIP charge on top of your interest and prinicpal payment on your mortgage? You may wonder what that is and why you have to pay for it. M...

           

Aug 25, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 25 August 2018 | Public News

Which Denver Metro Cities have a Rent Decrease this year

Everyone knows that home prices have been continually going up; but rents are also going up. A "new analysis found that one-bedroom rent in Denver went up on a month-by-month basis by a higher percen...

           

Aug 18, 2018 For Buyers

Sat, 18 August 2018 | Public News

Helpful Things to Know About Moving

**Picture from Prospects Plus** Moving is one of the most stressful events in life. Proper planning can help limit the stress. Besides the 4 tips in the above article, one of the best tips I have...

           

Aug 18, 2018 Market Trend

Sat, 18 August 2018 | Public News

Mortgage Rates take a Breather

**Photo from MarketWatch** So far in 2018 the 30-year-fixed has averaged 4.44%, up from 3.99% in 2017. Experts have expected rates to rise to 5.0% by the end of the year. But we're now experiencing...

           

Aug 11, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 11 August 2018 | Public News

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for July

Good news for buyers. We continue to have an increase in homes for sale. We've had an 16.3% increase in homes for sale in July 2018 (11,229) over July 2017. The Average Sold Price is up 7.3% from ...

           

Aug 11, 2018 Market Trend

Sat, 11 August 2018 | Public News

Have Home Prices Hit Their Peak?

The experts expected this summer to be the most competitive housing market in history. However, the expected rush of offers for the limited amount of homes on the market hasn't happened. Mortgage ap...

           

Aug 4, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 04 August 2018 | Public News

Denver Neighborhood ranked in Top 5 Neighborhoods in the Nation

**Picture from Realtormag** ATTOM Data Solutions evaluated affordability, home price appreciation, school scores, crime rates, unemployment rates and property taxes of 10,000 neighborhoods. The Hunt...

           

Aug 4, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 04 August 2018 | Public News

Is a Home Warranty Worth the Cost?

Home warranties frequently cost around $450.00. A listener asks Dave Ramsey if he thinks a home warranty is worthwhile to purchase. The point Dave made was that a home warranty company could not sta...

           

Jul 29, 2018 Market Trend

Sun, 29 July 2018 | Public News

Is the Real Estate Market Starting To Cool a Bit?

**Graph from National Association of Realtors** Industry experts are starting to see signs that may indicate that the real estate market is starting to cool down a bit. Some buyers have been sitting ...

           

Jul 20, 2018 Real Estate

Fri, 20 July 2018 | Public News

Jumbo Loans with 5% down and no mortgage insurance

**Picture from Housingwire.com** Homes are appreciating so rapidly that more and more buyers are now needing jumbo mortgage loans instead of conforming loans. More and more companies are designing p...

           

Jul 15, 2018 Other

Sun, 15 July 2018 | Public News

Can Congress Fix the Broken Credit Reporting System?

**Picture from Housingwire.com** In the Senate hearings there were two major concerns: 1) Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Finance Protection Bureau's lack of ability to penalize credit bureaus...

           

Jul 8, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 08 July 2018 | Public News

Home Prices in Denver area hold steady

**Graph from Denver Metro Association of Realtors** Good news for buyers. Median June home prices in the Denver metro area remained unchanged from the month of May. July is frequently the seasonal ...

           

Jul 8, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 08 July 2018 | Public News

Home Sellers are Using Spycams

Is there a video or recording device in this bookshelf? It's bad enough that homebuyers are competing with many other buyers. But now they have another disadvantage. More and more sellers have re...

           

Jul 1, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 01 July 2018 | Public News

Breather From Escalating Mortgage Interest Rates

**Picture from Housing Wire** Freddie Mac reports that mortgage interest rates are stablizing. As of June 28th 30 year fixed mortgage rates have decreased 4 in the past 5 weeks to 4.55% Industry ...

           

Jul 1, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 01 July 2018 | Public News

Real Estate Wire Transfers Become Targets for Criminals

**Picture from Housing Wire** Criminals are always finding new ways to steal your money. One of the latest techniques is to redirect wire transfers. Historically, title companies would send the len...

           

Jun 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 23 June 2018 | Public News

Prepare to Visit Open Houses

**Picture from ReColorado.com** Some advanced preparation will help your Open House tour be more productive: -Research neighborhoods and Open Houses scheduled for your preferred day & time -Pla...

           

Jun 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 23 June 2018 | Public News

What You can Learn at an Open House

Going to an Open House is a good way to learn about a particular home and that neighborhood. But here are some do's and don'ts. -Politely ask Questions - ask about the home, motivations for the se...

           

Jun 17, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 17 June 2018 | Public News

What does my Credit Score Mean?

**Picture from Nova Home Loans** Before you apply for a mortgage loan, you will most likely want to find out what your credit score is and what it means. The higher your credit score the less risk y...

           

Jun 10, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 10 June 2018 | Public News

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for May

We contine to have an increase in homes for sale. We've had an 11% increase in homes for sale in May 2018 (8,625) over May 2017. The Average Sold Price is up 9.6% from a year ago. The Average Sold...

           

Jun 2, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 02 June 2018 | Public News

Glossary to Mortgage Lending Terms

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When you start looking for a mortgage loan, you're greeted with a foreign language - the language of mortgages. Here's a helpful Glossary of Mortgage Terms. Cli...

           

May 27, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 27 May 2018 | Public News

How to Buy & Sell a Home at the Same Time - Part I

Unless you're a first time buyer, chances are good that you also have a home to sell in order to buy a new one. Coordinating that sell and then the buy scenario can be challenging and tricky. Da...

           

May 20, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 20 May 2018 | Public News

How to Avoid these 10 Real Estate Deal Killers

In the home buying process there are so many moving parts and so many people involved that it's not unusual to run into snags that end up killing the deal. About 1 out of every 3 transactions right n...

           

May 12, 2018 Market Trend

Sat, 12 May 2018 | Public News

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for April

The biggest problem that the Denver metro real estate market has had is the lack of homes for sale. That improved a lot in April. There was a 12.0% increase in "Active" homes for sale in April 2018 ...

           

May 12, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 12 May 2018 | Public News

Open House Etiquette

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Do's - Greet the Agent - to let him/her know you are there Don'ts - Ring the doorbell or knock - if the agent is talking to other customers, they may not be avai...

           

May 6, 2018 Market Trend

Sun, 06 May 2018 | Public News

Win a Bidding War for Your Next Home

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In our current market, there are many buyers competing for a few homes for sale. Here's some tips from www.Interest.com on how to win the bidding war for your...

           

Apr 28, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 28 April 2018 | Public News

10 Questions to Ask Your Future Realtor

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Your realtor helps you navigate thru probably the biggest purchase in your life. Here's 10 questions that will help you find the realtor that's right for you. 1) How ...

           

Apr 28, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 28 April 2018 | Public News

Freddie Mac expanding 3% down payment program

One of the biggest obstacles for homebuyers is coming up with the down payment. Freddie Mac is expanding their 3% down payment program to remove geographic or income restrictions. That will allow ...

           

Apr 21, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 21 April 2018 | Public News

Put Your Tax Refund Into Your Home

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Here are three ways you can put your tax refund into your home. 1) If you're a buyer, use your tax refund to increase the money you're saving for a d...

           

Apr 14, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 14 April 2018 | Public News

How to Get Over the Home that Got Away

In this competitive seller's market, buyers find themselves frequently bidding against other buyers. But only 1 person can win the bid. If you're one that didn't win the bid, how can you deal with t...

           

Apr 8, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 08 April 2018 | Public News

5 Tips for Choosing a Mortgage Lender

*Picture from REcolorado blog* How do you decide which mortgage lender is the best one for your needs? REcolorado has 5 Tips for Choosing a Lender: 1) Shop Lenders - be sure to talk to more than ...

           

Mar 31, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 31 March 2018 | Public News

Considering a New Construction Home?

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Are you thinking about exploring the option of a new build home? The idea of a brand new home, that has never been lived in before, can be an appealing though...

           

Mar 31, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 31 March 2018 | Public News

Tips for Buying a New Construction Home

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In order to get the guidance and help from a realtor that represents you in choosing new construction, be sure to get your realtor involved early. Instead of nego...