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  http://northwestindianarealestate.blogspot.com/ Serving Cedar Lake,Crown Point,Dyer,East Chicago,Gary,Griffith,Hebron,Hammond,Highland,Hobart,Lake Station,Leroy,Lowell,Merrillville,Munster,New Chicago,Schererville,Schneider,Shelby,St. John,Whiting,Winfield,Beverly Shores,Burns Harbor,Chesterton...
02/14/2007

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What Your Home Inspection Should CoverSiding: Look for dents or bucklingFoundations: Look for cracks or water seepageExterior Brick: Look for cracked bricks or mortar pulling away from bricksInsulation: Look for condition, adequate rating for climate (the higher the R value, the more effective th...
02/13/2007

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10 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector1. What are your qualifications? Are you a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors or National Associaton of Home Inspectors?2. Do you have a current license? Inspectors are not required to be licensed in every state.3. How many inspections of propert...
02/13/2007

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Moving Tips for Sellers1. Give your forwarding address to the post office, usually 2-4 weeks ahead of the move.2. Notify our charge cards, magazine subscriptions, and bank of the change of address.3. Develop a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues who need to be notified of the move...
02/13/2007

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7 Steps to Preparing for an Open House1. Hire a cleaning service. A spotlessly clean home is essential; dirt will turn off a prospect faster than anything. 2. Pay attention to the outdoors. Mow your lawn, and be sure toys and yard equipment are put away.3. Serve cookies, coffee, and soft drinks. ...
02/13/2007

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 5 Ways to Speed Up Your Sale1. Price it right. Set a price at the lower end of your property's realistic price range.2. Get your house market ready for at least two weeks before you begin showing it.3. Be flexible about showings. It's often disruptive to have a house ready to show on the spur of...
02/13/2007

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10 Steps to Prepare for Home Ownership1. Decide how much home you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between 2 and 3 times your gross income. 2. Develop a wish list of what you'd like your home to have. Then prioritize the features on your list.3. Select three or four ...
02/12/2007

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10 Questions to Ask the Condo BoardBefore you buy, contact the condo board with the following questions. In the process, you'll learn how responsive - and organized - its members are.1. What percentage of units is owner-occupied? What percentage is tenant-occupied? Generally, the higher the perce...
02/12/2007

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10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Homebuying1. Find a real estate agent that's simpatico. Homebuying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It's critical that the agent you chose is both skilled and a good fit with your personality.2. Remember, there's no "right" tim...
02/12/2007

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7 Terms to Watch for in a Purchase Contract1. The closing date. See if the date the buyer wants to take title is reasonable for you.2. Date of possession. See if the date the buyer wants to move in is reasonable for you.3. The earnest money. Look for the largest earnest money deposit possible; si...
02/12/2007
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