There is no doubt the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic have greatly changed our world. One major change caused by the pandemic is the way we dine. With indoor dining prohibited and outdoor dining being limited, take-out is the new king. Our Merit Real Estate team orders take-out from local South Bay restaurants 5 […]

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Wearing a homeowner shirt is a great way to show your pride as a homeowner. Becoming a homeowner is a special feeling. It’s the type of joy that you want to shout from the mountain tops so that everyone knows about it. The next best thing to shouting from the mountains would be to just […]

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When a homeowner decides to sell their home, the cost of hiring a qualified Realtor will certainly be a major concern. Homebuyers often have questions about how their Realtor will get paid as well. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, working with an experienced agent can bring you great value. It’s important that […]

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If you are selling your home, you’ll want to take measures that ensure you sell quickly and for the most money possible. Focusing your energy in the right ways will help you accomplish a successful sale of your home. The idea is to present your home attractively, preemptively remove potential challenges, and increase awareness of […]

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Many real estate agents claim to have an amazing marketing plan to sell your home. Some do in fact have said plan. Unfortunately, most agents will do minimal marketing and hope that another local Realtor will bring a qualified buyer. Proper marketing of your home will not only produce more potential buyers, but it will […]

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The nationwide real estate market started out relatively strong in 2020. Industry experts were forecasting a slightly slowing but steady housing market for the year. The U.S. economy was also humming along like a well-oiled machine, and lending rates remained very low. So many homebuyers were ready to take advantage of this seemingly ‘great time […]

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The earnest money deposit is a crucial part of a real estate purchase offer. The amount of earnest money offered to a seller as a good faith deposit can be the difference between getting your offer accepted and losing out on the house of your dreams. This article contains everything you need to know about […]

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There are 3 main causes for forfeiting earnest money deposit when buying a home. When entering into a purchase contract as a home buyer, a buyer agrees to execute specific timelines and terms. Failing to do so can lead to forfeiting their earnest money deposit. Generally speaking, a purchase contract protects the buyer from being […]

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In addition to your downpayment, there are significant out of pocket costs associated with purchasing a home. These various ‘closing costs’ typically costs homebuyers between 2 and 5 percent of the purchase price.  Here is a list of typical ‘closing costs’. Typical Out of Pocket Costs When Buying a Home These costs vary greatly based […]

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Buying a home sight unseen is not new. Recent polls of homebuyers have shown that over 20% have submitted offers without stepping inside the home. Similar surveys have also shown that about 50% of Millenial buyers have submitted offers without visiting the home first. Older generations are open to the idea as well. As technology […]

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