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10 Real Estate Tips BEFORE You Sell Your Home

Raleigh Realty

Depending on where you live, the market may move a little slower, but in most areas, homes are not staying on the market for long once they are listed. Your real estate agent will run what is called a comparative market analysis, or CMA, comparing your home to similar properties in the area that have recently sold.

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The REO Guide: 10 Steps to Buying a Bank-Owned Home

PennyMac

Some homebuyers are intimidated by foreclosed and bank-owned homes because they often require more renovations — and a different type of negotiation — than other options on the market. Before you get too far into the process, take a look at the properties available in your target market or price range.