Tip of the Day 

If you want to buy real estate well, research recent prices, make a written offer, and include a strong lender letter. That will insure that you know you are offering a reasonable (if on the low side) price and look strong to the seller. You can research prices by using sites like ours and/or going to the courthouse (online or in person). You can find state specific contracts to purchase real estate on our site and other Internet sites and simply "fill in the blanks." Or you can pay an attorney to draw a contract offer for you. Or you can ask a real estate agent to draw a contract for you that includes a commission (usually about half what's typical for a realtor listed property).