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Renting or purchasing a home can be a difficult task. This series of articles reviews the steps and considerations for a person who is blind or low vision.
Suggestions When Purchasing a Home When You Are Blind or Low Vision Several years ago, an older friend and I purchased a condominium together. After some health problems, she moved into an assisted living facility. Eventually, it became clear that she would not be moving back. Last fall, I purchased her half of the house […]
Making an Offer Once you find a house you like, I recommend you seek assistance from your realtor and people with expertise or at least experience in each step of the purchasing process, especially if you are buying your first home. Step one is figuring out how much money to offer for the house. Your […]
I suggest you develop a checklist with important questions to ask the seller or the seller’s real estate agent. This list will help you make a wise investment and avoid unnecessary expenses in the future. You will want your realtor or sighted friend to point out some of these questions at each house you consider. […]
Choosing a Realtor Before moving to Tallahassee to teach at Florida State University, I contacted a realtor recommended by my cousin. I explained I was blind and needed to live close to the university to keep the bus ride short. Over and over, he ignored my need and suggested homes that were at least a […]