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How Does the Appraisal Affect My Real Estate Transaction?

Christine Visci
An appraiser uses market and other data to provide an opinion of the market value of a property.  Appraisals are extremely useful and the opinion of appraisers are valued for many reasons. Lenders use appraisals to feel assured that, if the borrower does not pay the loan, the property has enough value for the Lender…

How Can I Make My Home Inspection Less Stressful?

Christine Visci
A home inspection can be upsetting to a Seller as it is the inspector’s job is to search their home for imperfections and report them to the Buyer.  This process nevertheless benefits both sides because the report documents the condition of the property at contract and the condition in which Seller must deliver the property…

What Is A Reverse Mortgage?

Christine Visci
If a person needs cash and they own a home, one option may be to tap into the equity of their home. Under a traditional mortgage a borrower receives the full amount of the loan at closing and repayment of the principal plus interest starts immediately. With a home equity loan a credit line is…

Avoiding Closing Stress

Christine Visci
One issue or another will usually arise during the process of buying and/or selling real estate.  How best to avoid stress? Take Control  –  Keep it Simple  –  Prepare This begins at the time the deal is made – the Contract. It may seem as simple as “I will sell you my house and you…

Taxes, Taxes, I’m Selling Real Estate, How Can I Reduce Taxes?

Joseph Visci
Published on November 8th, 2017 It seems every time we turn around we are paying one tax or another.  When real estate is sold there are usually multiple taxes to be paid.  We are often asked, will I have to pay capital gains taxes when I sell my real estate? A second question becomes, is…

5 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Christine Visci
Published on November 1st, 2017  1. Learn About the Neighborhood You may be planning on purchasing a starter home and moving later on.  It never ceases to amaze how time flies and things change. The home you are purchasing today may become your forever home.  In purchasing any home, be sure to explore the neighborhood,…
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