Beware of Bargain Hunting

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When shopping for anything — clothes, CD players, even homes — it’s natural to look for a bargain. We all want to pay the lowest price possible.

However, this attitude can get in the way of finding, and getting, the home we want. In fact, many people miss great opportunities because their price expectations are too low.

Find out what the current market price is for the type of home you’re considering. Then set your expectations accordingly. If you do, you’ll stand a much better chance of finding the home of your dreams.

Selling Your Home? Consider a Pre-Sale Inspection

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A home inspection isn’t just useful when buying a home. It can be invaluable when selling one, too.

How?

A home inspection can detect previously unknown problems that you may wish to address before putting your house on the market.

For example, let’s say an inspection reveals that there is a small crack in the foundation. Getting this fixed in advance could help prevent the “buyer turnoff” or price reduction that could result if the buyer’s inspector were to discover the problem first.