Did you know that, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), only 32% of homes and real estate for sale in the U.S. are posted online? That means that 68%, which is the vast majority of real estate for sale, can only be found by pursuing offline outlets. So, apart from real estate listings in the paper and on the Internet, what are the other ways that people can find homes for sale? Here are a few handy tips to help expedite your process! 1. Word of Mouth. Don’t underestimate the power of word of mouth. Networking through friends,…
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Buying a home for the first time can be one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. A house can be a great long term investment that helps you build wealth, but it can also be labor-intensive and expensive. If you’re in the market to buy a new home, there are many things that you need to take into account before you even start looking for the house of your dreams. From getting your credit in order to calculating what you can actually pay and getting first time home buyer loans, there are many steps that go into buying a…