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Derren Lewis-Peters
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Home Insurance: Do Home Insurance Costs Vary Between States?
Buying homeowners' insurance is an important part of owning your own home. It is the financial security blanket that protects your most valuable... |
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What is the role of an Appraiser?
Real estate is expensive and changes hands much less frequently than most commodities. For this reason, the market value of any particular property is often difficult to determine. The role of a real estate appraiser is to help their clients to systematically determine the market value of a property, which is one of the first steps in a real estate transactions whether you are a buyer or a seller. |
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Why Use a Real Estate Lawyer?
For many, the idea of a simple, routine, hitch-free home purchase exists in the same cannon as the Easter bunny and Santa - fairy tales. Breathe easy - it is possible to survive the process without slipping on a proverbial banana peel, provided you have the right team of professionals on your side. |
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Your Home Insurance Deductible Affects Your Premiums
Your home insurance premium is directly affected by the deductible you choose. When determining your deductible, it's best to figure out what is the most you feel comfortable paying in the event of a loss. Making your deductible higher than that could place you in a financial burden should you file a claim. If you make it much lower, you may end up paying more for home insurance each month than you need to. |
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Understanding Home Appraisals
Appraisals are vital in the Texas real estate market, relevant to buyers, sellers, and lenders. Learn more about the appraisal process and what it means to you here. |
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How an Appraisal Report is Compiled
Each appraisal report contains a variety of figures, property details and sales comparisons. But how is the appraisal report compiled? |
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Improving Your Curb Appeal
If you're selling your home, remember that an attractive exterior is key to enticing potential buyers |
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Selling Your Home Without an Agent
Selling your home on your own comes with several responsibilities. Understand the duties and challenges of selling your home without an agent. |
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Selling Your Home
You've decided it's time to move on to a new nest and put your current abode up for sale. Here are a few steps you'll want to cover in order to maximize the visibility and profit of your home. |
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The Role of a Buying Agent
When looking at properties, you might be inclined to contact (and subsequently negotiate with) the selling agent listed on the sign. But buyer... |
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Reasons to Refinance Your Mortgage
Refinancing offers several different ways to bring down your payments and save you money. While weighing each option, keep the following in mind |
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Pros and Cons of a Home Equity Loan
Owning a home has plenty of benefits, from tax breaks to personal pride. One of the financial advantages for Texas homeowners is the ability to draw money from the equity built up in their property. |
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Picking the Right Real Estate Lawyer
Finding the right real estate lawyer requires a little bit of homework, but the time put in is worth it. |
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How Home Inspectors Become Licensed
The home inspector will play an important role if you're acquiring a home. A home represents a significant investment, perhaps the biggest of... |
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Homeowners Insurance: Optional or Mandatory?
One of the crucial expenses associated with buying a home is the homeowners insurance. Is it mandatory, or can you elect to skip it? |
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What is a Title Cloud?
Watching clouds float by on a sunny day makes for a beautiful sight. Watching a cloud appear on your title isn't so pleasant. |
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Steps to Avoid Foreclosure
The recent economic crunch put many families on the brink of foreclosure. It's a terrible process to go through, one that banks hate to deal with just as much. There are several strategies and alternatives that can be applied to avoid the dreaded "F" word. |
Derren Lewis-Peters is a Staff Writer at Central Texas Homes For Sale.
Credentials: BA in Communication, Newbury College
Bio:
Derren has written informative content for various media entities, including the Associated Press and the Museum of Science. He spent time at the Alewife newspaper on the City Hall beat covering neighborhood politics in his native Cambridge. He's also played a role in the creation of media and marketing initiatives for Be The Change, WHDH (7NBC), and Interlock Media. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Newbury College.
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