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FHA appraisals: a homebuyer’s guide

FHA loans are special in the fact they are backed by the government, and have lower credit score and down payment requirements. To qualify with an agency who provides this loan type, the home you wish to purchase must meet certain standards. During this appraisal process, an FHA appraiser will come ...

How To Make Your Home Sale “Smooth Sailing”

If you’ve ever been on a cruise ship, you know that rough waters can result in a miserable experience. Even on modern ships equipped with stabilizers, choppy seas and bad weather can leave you stuck below deck – and possibly seasick. In fact, the expression “smooth sailing” comes from a desire ...

What are Delaware’s Extensive Disclosures?

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay When you sell property in Delaware, you must disclose certain things to the buyer. Delaware’s disclosure form is seven pages long and includes many things that you do not have to disclose in other states. If you do not disclose something you know or should have ...

Curb Appeal and Staging Can Help Sell Your Home

If you're getting ready to put your home on the market, one of the best things you can do is adopt a "go with the flow" attitude! Unless market conditions are ideal and all the stars are in perfect alignment, there will probably be a few ups and downs on ...