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What To Do When Your Home Isn't Selling

When sellers start the home-selling process, no one wants to think "What would happen if my home doesn't sell?" But before you panic, recognize that there are many things that you can do so you don't wind up in that position.

Tip 1: Understanding the real estate market and the value of your home will help you avoid this dilemma. The first key point is to get educated about the market. Read your newspapers, online real estate sites, and consult with the best experts in real estate for your area to determine the sales price.

While all that may seem basic, you'd be surprised how many sellers rely on emotion to dream up a selling price for their home. Some have done little, if any, research on even their own neighborhood. Instead, their strong ties to…

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Six Mortgage Tips for the Self-Employed

It's no secret that mortgage lenders are requiring more information from potential borrowers than they did prior to the 2008 financial meltdown. But for self-employed borrowers, qualifying for that mortgage loan is particularly difficult. In the past, self-employed business owners were easily approved for stated-income mortgages – or, loans that didn't require tax documents or bank records to verify income.

But because of more stringent lending policies, self-employed individuals in particular can expect far more scrutiny than in the past. In particular, lenders are looking for proof of stability, or a pattern of income. Fair or not, the self-employed are not considered as "safe" a bet as someone on an established salary.

Simply stated, lenders want…

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Helpful Tips for New Buyers

What a great time to purchase Rehoboth Beach Real Estate or a home in virutally any area. In general there is a good selection of affordable homes to choose from coupled with low interest rates. It is indeed a buyer’s market.  Below are some things to consider as you make a decision to purchase.

• Find a good real estate agent – An agent can assist you through every step of the process from assisting you in finding the right home to getting you successfully to the settlement table and everything in-between, including where to find home inspectors and general contractors. 
• Start looking now – There are many websites out there to assist you in your search, such as MannAndSons.com, realtor.com, zillow.com, and the multiple list services (MLS). All are…

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Easy Steps to Lower Energy Bills

Rehoboth Beach Home owners, like everyone else, like to think they are in control of what enters into their homes. The reality is most homes have not been weatherized to ensure that those pesky drafts don’t make an unwelcome entrance. A simple visual inventory can easily identify most problem areas and many can be corrected with caulk, weather stripping, and expandable spray foam. Some areas may require a little more attention and supplies but the investment of both can add up to savings. The good news is anyone can master their domain, keeping away that uninvited winter guest, just by following the guidelines below.

• Doors & Windows – Gaps are not your friend and can be eliminated with a bead of clear or paintable acrylic later caulk. The larger ones…

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