Category Archive for "Real Estate"
Here’s what you need to know about the current real estate market
Whether you’re entertaining notions of buying or selling a home, you’re no doubt keeping up with housing news. And, what you’re seeing may concern you. Doom and gloomers, naysayers and, curiously, even some experts are claiming that they are worried…
Homebuyer tip: Don’t commit these negotiation blunders
As a homebuyer, unless you are buying direct from the owner, you’ll not negotiate with the seller of the home you have your eye on. That’s your real estate agent’s job. But he or she negotiates on your behalf. So,…
Start preparing now for a fall or winter home sale
Did you know that winter is one of the best seasons to sell a home? Fewer homeowners list their homes during winter so naturally, fewer homes sell. But homes that are listed in winter have a better chance of selling…
Your guide to understanding the home purchase offer
The seemingly endless hours searching for homes on the internet are finally over. No more open house visits, no more house tours with your agent. You found the one – the home you may have spent months waiting for. “I…
3 Things every baby boomer should consider before buying or selling a home
We’re sure you’ve read about it: baby boomers aren’t moving and they’re wrecking the real estate market. They’ve decided to age in place, just when so many buyers want to buy a home. To read real estate news about the…
Are you ready to stop renting and become a homeowner?
It’s a fact that homeowners are wealthier than those who rent homes. In fact, the average net worth of U.S. homeowners is $231,400. Renters? $5,200. Crunch the numbers and you’ll learn that the net worth of homeowners is 44.5 percent…
How to sell your home fast: 3 tips
For whatever reason, many homeowners need to sell their homes as quickly as possible. If that describes you and you don’t want to hand over a huge chunk of your equity to an iBuyer or investor, read on. 1. Pre-sale…
3 Easy improvements that help sell homes
As the real estate market changes, home sellers may need to take some extra steps to get their homes sold quickly and for top dollar. The right improvement projects may be one of the steps you’ll need to consider. If…
Should I buy first or sell first?
More than 71 percent of home sellers look at homes for sale while their current home is on the market, according to a 2017 Zillow report. Looking back, 24 percent of them said they wished they would have started the…
The “20% down payment” myth
Money management guru Dave Ramsey advises that “The ideal way to buy a house is the 100 percent down plan—pay cash for the whole house.” Wouldn’t it be nice if all of us could participate in that plan? The fact…
