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Should You Get a Pre-Sale Home Inspection?

Unless you’re in a seller’s market where you can expect many offers, quickly, it might make sense to get a pre-sale home inspection. It can give your listing a competitive advantage. What is it? It’s simply a professional inspection you get done on your own home. Assuming only a few inconsequential issues ...

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Honoring Fair Housing Month: Access, Equity, and Protecting Legacy

  April marks National Fair Housing Month, a time to reflect on the importance of equal access to housing and the ongoing work required to ensure fairness in real estate. While much of the conversation focuses on access—who gets the opportunity to buy, rent, or finance a home—it’s equally important to talk ...

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Why Bargain Hunting is a Bad Idea

It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s ...

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When You Can Only See a Property Once

If you’re searching for a new home within a tight time frame or searching for an out-of-town property, you may not have time to make multiple visits. In fact, you might only get a chance to view a property once before deciding whether or not to make an offer. In ...

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Honoring a Trailblazer: The Legacy of Juanita Jackson Mitchell

  As we reflect on Women History Month and the impact of women on housing one of the prominent trailblazers that comes to mind is Juanita Jackson Mitchell, a fierce advocate for justice. She fought for voting rights, equal education, and fair housing, breaking racial and gender barriers along the way. Born ...

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