Category Archive for "Real Estate"
3 ways to make your home attractive to buyers (that have nothing to do with staging and curb appeal)
What is the number one fear of most homebuyers? That the home they have fallen in love with is a “lemon,” and that there will be future issues that will cost the buyer a fortune. Sure, a professional home inspection…
What’s going on in the real estate market?
To say that our neck of the woods is wildly popular would be an understatement. From national press accolades as one of the country’s best places to live to excellent schools, our communities offer an unparalleled lifestyle. Its popularity is…
3 Things you absolutely must do before the open house
Yes, there aren’t enough homes for sale for all of the buyers who are dreaming of buying one. The good news for homebuyers is that the inventory of available homes has increased, month over month, since April of this year…
Shopping for a home? Pay attention to the neighborhood
Homebuyers enter the home shopping process with one of two mindsets. There are those who know what kind of house they want – the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the type of kitchen and maybe whether or not they want…
The 3 Most Important Real Estate Documents You’ll Sign
The process of purchasing a home can be summed up in five words: a huge pile of paperwork. Despite promises of becoming a paperless society, it seems the real estate industry hasn’t yet caught up and both buyers and sellers…
Have you considered a newly-built home? Maybe you should
Homebuilders are paying attention. “Homebuilders are downsizing the American Dream to lure in entry-level buyers frustrated by the resale housing market,” according to Dani Romero at Yahoo Finance. They’ve already increased housing starts, which reflects their aim to meet the…
3 FAQs from home sellers and the answers you need
You have questions and we have the answers. If you’re considering selling your home, read on. Is one season better than another to sell a home? I know – it seems like summer only just started and here we are…
The Real Estate Commission: A detailed explanation
Like any other service, when you enlist the services of a real estate broker or agent, there will be a fee. In the real estate industry, this fee is known as the “commission.” Some real estate consumers don’t believe that…
Buying a house with bad credit: Is it possible?
The one thing that many of our first-time homebuying clients worry about is whether or not they qualify for a home loan. The reason for this is the dreaded credit score; those three numbers can make or break the dream….
How to find and hire a professional home inspector
Buying a house is a big deal – it’s like reaching for the stars and finally touching one. But before you reach Sirius, you have some work to do. One of those is critical to your future use and enjoyment…
