down payment and lower interest rates. • USDA—These are only available in certain areas deemed “rural” by the United States Department of Agriculture. Surprisingly, many properties on the outskirts of a metro area will qualify for these loan programs. The advantages of a USDA Mortgage are lower interest rates and zero down payment.
Is Your Faucet Leaking?
No one wants to find themselves knee-deep in plumbing issues — both literally and figuratively. And even worse, no seller wants a home inspector to discover those issues when they’re just about to reach the finish line of a great deal. That’s why I always recommend my clients have their plumbing inspected by a professional before they put their homes up for sale.
Pool Worries, Be Gone!
If you own a pool, you know how much work can go into maintaining it. That stress doubles when you’re preparing to sell your home and want your pool to look like the relaxing oasis buyers imagine it to be. Having a pool can be a major selling feature for the right buyer. But buyers looking for a pool don’t want to see your pool and
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