Open House timeline: countdown to a successful sale

By Dona DeZube  on May 15, 2011
Originally published on May 6, 2011

An inviting open house can put your home on buyers’ short lists.

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How to choose a neighborhood

By Michelle Beasley on February 28, 2011
REALTOR® Associate
Contact: (334) 333-1609 or michelle@c21keyrealty.com

If you are planning on moving there are a few ways to ensure you choose the right neighborhood for your family.

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Fielding a lowball purchase offer on your home

By Marcie Geffner  on November 27, 2010
Originally published on June 10, 2010

Consider before you ignore or outright refuse a very low purchase offer for your home. A counteroffer and negotiation could turn that low purchase offer into a sale.

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How to use comparable sales to price your home

By Carl Vogel   on November 17, 2010
Originally published on August 5, 2010

Before you put your home up for sale, use the right comparable sales to find the perfect price. Knowing how much homes similar to yours, called comparable sales (or in real estate lingo, comps), sold for gives you the best idea of the current estimated value of your home. The trick is finding sales that closely match yours.

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Should you move or remodel?

By Dona DeZube  on November 15, 2010
Originally published on August 24, 2010

When your house no longer suits you, you can move or remodel. Find out which big change is the right investment of your housing dollars.

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Take the trauma out of homebuying

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on October 20, 2010

Take the trauma (and the drama) out of your homebuying experience. These tips should help make the overall process a lot less painful.

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First-time homebuyer tips

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on September 19, 2010

Buying a home can be stressful. These tips for First-Time Homebuyers could help ease your stress and prevent you from getting in over your head. These simple steps can help you feel more relaxed about the whole process.

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Tips for finding the perfect neighborhood

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on August 31, 2010

Buying a home is no small matter. Once you make the decision to purchase a house, you may not be financially able to buy another home right away. It is imperative that you consider elements of the neighborhood so that you are making a good decision based on what is important to you.

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Don’t make these mistakes

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on August 31, 2010

Don’t let these First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes cost you the home of your dreams. Sometimes an ounce of prevention can go a long way. Check out this list of things to avoid!

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Reasons why you need a REALTOR®

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on August 23, 2010

When buying or selling real estate, it can be time consuming, difficult and even expose you to legal and financial pitfalls unless you are working with a trained professional. This article is not just an opportunity to toot my own horn. Here are five compelling reasons why working with a REALTOR® may be in your best interest:

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House hunting tips

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on June 27, 2010

Once you know how much money you can borrow and have an estimate of your closing costs, you’ll know the price range you can afford. Even if you know exactly what you’re looking for, the house hunting process can seem overwhelming — and it takes time.

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Preparing for homeownership

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on June 26, 2010

There are many things to think about before you dive into a home purchase. Buying a home is a complicated process; it’s the largest financial commitment most people will ever make, and it can get expensive even after the purchase when it comes to maintenance and renovations. Here are some of the many things that you will want to consider when you are thinking about buying a home.

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REALTOR® alphabet soup

By Century 21 Key Realty on March 1, 2008
Office: (334) 793-6990

I’m sure you’ve seen them; the alphabet soup of letters that some real estate agents have after their names. This will help explain some of them for you.

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