As the old saying goes, real estate is all about location, location, location. But, there is a lot more to it than just plain geography when it comes to finding your perfect home. There are a lot of things to consider during the search because, for most, a home is the most significant purchase they will ever make.

If you are a single woman looking to enter the housing market then what should be considered before making the leap into home ownership?

Everyone can use a home buying checklist that will guide them through the process of searching for the perfect home, evaluating choices and getting closed.

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Which brokerage model is best suited for partnering with todays successful agents? Joseph Rand moderates a discussion during Inman Connect - NYC 2014

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December 2013s Monthly Multi-family Housing Activity Report from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors?.

If you are thinking about purchasing a home right now, you are surely getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family have your best interests at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in real estate. Lets look at whether or not now is actually a good time for you to buy a home.

A balloon payment usually refers to a large lump sum that is due after a certain period of time on a loan, and is part of the loan agreement.

An earnest money deposit is a specific dollar amount that a potential buyer pays to a seller in an effort to display their serious interest in a property