Category Archives: Buying a Property

Buying Vacant Land

What should you look for when buying vacant land? The following are items and questions I ask when searching for land parcels. ZONING What can the land be used for? What is the highest and best use of the property? Residential, mixed-use, commercial, multi-family, industrial, agricultural, etc.  Call the local planning and zoning department for…
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Rules For Working with Real Estate Agents

One of the first steps a potential homeowner needs to take is to find a good real estate agent. The agent should be someone you can relate to, someone who understands your needs and has the expertise and know-how necessary to help you find that perfect home. Once you begin working with a real estate…
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10 Tips for Buying a House

1. Don't buy if you can't stay put. If you can't commit to remaining in one place for at least a few years, then owning is probably not for you, at least not yet. With the transaction costs of buying and selling a home, you may end up losing money if you sell any sooner…
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