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My small business has been pretty successful. We've recently been approached to merge with another local company as we think that having twice as many outlets and staff might help us both have more profitable sales. I want to make sure that the merger is fair and that we are not being taken advantage of, so I am getting a full legal review done. Our lawyers have been really helpful in explaining what all of the legal terms mean so that we know what we are actually signing. This blog is to help other people who might be looking for any sort of legal help.

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Tips and Tricks For Finding Homes For Sale

2 August 2016
 Categories: Law, Blog

If you are in the market to buy a new home, searching for one can prove to be the hardest part. There might be a lot out there, but there are so many things to think about. Here are some tips and tricks to get you started on your home search.

Get Pre-Approved First

One of the easiest ways to narrow down your search results when looking for a house is to know what your budget is. Instead of just guessing the budget, get pre-approved first. This not only ensures you will have a mortgage loan for the house you put in an offer for, but it also lets you know exactly how much you can spend on the new house. The pre-approval process is an easy way to determine your budget based on how much the bank or lender is willing to offer you, minus the down payment you will provide.

Set Up Alerts

One trick that will help you a lot when you start looking at various online marketplaces for houses is to set up alerts. You might check today at a few popular websites for houses, but then just miss your dream home by a few hours. This is why it helps to set up alerts. Many realtor websites or multi-listing websites will give you the option of setting up alerts with specific criteria. You can choose the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, prefer square footage, price range, location, and many other details. This not only narrows down the results, but lets you know right away when a new home has been added so you can look at it quickly.

Consider Fixer-Uppers

If you are looking to purchase a home at a lower price, you might need to get one in need of a little TLC. While you might not want a lemon that costs more to repair than what it costs to purchase a new house, try to look past minor aesthetic issues with a house. Sure, you might not like the yard, but that can easily be fixed with a good landscaper. Things like countertop and tile floors, paint colours, and placements of outlets can all be changed without too much effort. However, don't look past major structural, plumbing, or electrical problems.

Work With a Conveyancer

This is actually done after you have found your home, but it is important to find a good conveyancing expert even while shopping around. They are going to help you a lot when it comes time to put in offers and sign final paperwork. The conveyance can also give you advice about what to do before you put in an offer, such as arranging your mortgage loan, and getting the house inspected before you choose to sign on the dotted line.