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nd location, look at the particular site of the home. If the home is on a hill does it have a view, a walkout basement, or lots of stairs to climb? Do neighbors’ windows look directly into the home? Is the yard suitable for kids, pets, gardening, or other uses? Is access to the property safe regarding driveway elevation, stairs up to (or down to) the front door?

By Carol Nafie

They say that the three most important things to think about when buying are home are location, location, location. You can live with almost any imperfection in a home if you love the neighborhood and your neighbors. You can change almost everything else. But, once bought, you cannot change your home’s location. When you go house hunting, consider any potential home’s proximity to your work, the charm of the neighborhood, how the home is situated on the lot, ease of access, noise from neighbors, traffic, or pets, and access to parks, shopping, schools, and public transportation.

By Coral Nafie

Many factors influence the price that a seller expects to get for their home. While only you can decide how much you feel comfortable offering for a property, we can gather critical information for you regarding the factors that impact how much you should consider paying for the home. These factors include:

• How long the home has been on the market
• If the price has been reduced
• The prices for other comparable homes in the area
• If there are multiple offers
• Other items that might be included in the sale – furniture, hot tub, etc.
• The “list to sale price ratio,” an indication of how competitive the market is for homes in this area.
• Why the seller is selling
• Whether the seller is offering an assumable loan or financing

By Orlando Hooks