by Monica Atherton
July 4, 2011
Buyers
The dream has changed. Chastened by the housing collapse, middle-class Americans want a different kind of home these days. The McMansion, with its eight bedrooms, five baths and 10,000 square-feet, is out. A more sensible housing solution is in.
The average size of new homes shrunk by about 5% from …
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by Monica Atherton
June 13, 2011
Buyers
Common sense tells you that when it comes to buying your dream home, offering a lot of money helps.
Knowledge that’s not so common: Even in real estate, money isn’t everything. Buyers with the biggest offers don’t always prevail.
If you sweeten your offer with intangibles, your bid will stand out …
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