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February 2, 2017

5 Apartment Safety Tips for Students

iStock Going away to college and living in an apartment for the first time can be a challenge. While having newfound freedom is a plus, keeping tabs on a place The post 5 Apartment Safety Tips for Students appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

This Part of the Home-Buying Paperwork Is Everything, So Make Sure You Get It Right

The prime home-buying season is upon us, and with it, mounds of paperwork. A chunk of that paperwork will be devoted to the real estate purchase contract. Here's how you can sign on the dotted line without losing your mind. The post This Part of the Home-Buying Paperwork Is Everything, So Make Sure You Get It Right appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

Amenities Today's Renters Just Can't Live Without

We asked experts for the amenity clincher when renters weigh two similar properties. We heard that the top amenity may not be an amenity at all. The post Amenities Today's Renters Just Can't Live Without appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

VA Appraisal vs. Home Inspection

When it comes time to evaluate a potential purchase, both a home inspection and VA appraisal are key to ensure the property in question is a good fit for you and your family. The post VA Appraisal vs. Home Inspection appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

How to Finance a Vacation Home

Chris Gash Economists looking for further proof of a robust vacation-home market should head to New York's tony Hamptons. "In our market, $1 million is low-end, and the high end The post How to Finance a Vacation Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

How to Find the Right Financing Option for Your Home Renovation

kali9/iStock There are several ways to pay for your home improvement project. Which one is right for you? That depends on a range of factors, including project cost, your household The post How to Find the Right Financing Option for Your Home Renovation appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

How to Get Your Home Ready for an Open House: Security Edition

Before you hold an open house -- and strangers waltz through your home -- follow our tips to keep your belongings safe. The post How to Get Your Home Ready for an Open House: Security Edition appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

Just How High Can a Landlord Raise Your Rent Before It's Illegal?

What can you do when your landlord jacks up your rent? What's a fair increase? An unfair increase? And what's downright illegal? The post Just How High Can a Landlord Raise Your Rent Before It's Illegal? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

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February 2, 2017

How Not to Get Hit With a Liability Lawsuit (but Don't Hold Us to It)

Every homeowner, landlord, renter, or business owner is at risk for a lawsuit if someone is injured on their property. Here's how to reduce your risk. The post How Not to Get Hit With a Liability Lawsuit (but Don't Hold Us to It) appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.