How to Interview a Real Estate Agent by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana
The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Selecting the right real estate agent for you is perhaps the most important step in buying or selling a home. The agent will be your guide, your advocate, your teacher, and your #1 resource, so choosing wisely is a must. You can accomplish this through an interview. You might be…
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New Construction Home Buying Tips by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana
The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Newly built homes can give you the freedom of customization. Before you commit to creating a home that you’ve only dreamed of, read this blog first! I explore the pros and cons of new construction home buying, as well as explain the important parts of the process. The #1 benefit…
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Home Ownership Help and Resources from The City of Bloomington by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana
The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet The City of Bloomington offers a lot of free support to home owners and home buyers in terms of education and housing counseling. The Housing and Neighborhood Development Department is an HUD certified counseling agency. They provide pre purchase counseling, mortgage counseling, and a purchase rehabilitation program. All of these…
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Longevity of Home Products by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana
The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet When buying and/or improving your home, it is extremely useful to know the longevity of appliances and other home products. It is quite surprising how long certain home necessities last! With this information, you can determine what to put money into and what appliances are good investments for the return…
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Statistics on First Time Homebuyers by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana
The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet The home buying process, especially if it is your first time, can be an overwhelming experience. You may be asking yourself: Who are first-time homebuyers today? Can I be a first-time homebuyer too? Below are some statistics on first-time homebuyers. Hopefully, these will show that you can indeed purchase a…
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Home Inspections Demystified by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana
The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet What is a home inspection? Performed by certified home inspectors, home inspections assess the current condition of a home, usually with a visual inspection. The home inspector then writes a report detailing her professional evaluation/opinion of the current state of the home. The home inspector is understood to be an…
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Choosing Your Home Loan by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana
The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet When you think about buying a home, you’re probably most excited about touring and finding your dream home. Yes, this is the fun part! But I also want to remind you not to forget about the other parts of the home buying process. One of them is choosing your home…
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The Home Buying Process by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana
The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Buying a home? Not sure what to expect? Here, I break down the process of purchasing a home. Decide you’re ready to buy. Do some preliminary internet research on current homes for sale in your prospective neighborhood. Have a good understanding of what’s on the market so you can form…
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The Advantages of Buying vs. Renting by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana
The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet With the summer months fast approaching, as well as the end of your lease, it’s a great time to think about reassessing your current living situation. While renting can be beneficial in the short-term, the long-term investment of home ownership can be much more rewarding. Weigh the benefits of buying vs.…
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Statistics on Sold Homes in Monroe County (2015) by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana
The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Knowing your local market Markets, especially in real estate, are extremely localized. Knowing the specific trends for your area, like sold homes in Monroe County in 2015, make the buying or selling process more lucrative and successful. Often, though, it is hard to gain easy access to these statistics in…
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