Category Archive for "Real Estate"
There’s a reason it’s called a ‘starter home’
Quick! Imagine for a moment what your life looked like a decade ago compared to today. Big difference, right? Maybe you were in another line of work or perhaps a different job, kids were born or moved out of the…
2 critical home price influences
Pricing your home is one of the most angst-filled parts of the selling process. Yes, we will help you determine a solid list price for your home, but that figure is passed on to you as a suggestion. The final…
3 Ways to buy a home with little cash out of pocket
Millions of would-be homeowners struggle under the misconception that they can’t buy a house without having a huge down payment to give the lender. In reality, there are several ways to realize the dream of homeownership with little cash out…
3 things you must know about buying a newly-constructed home
Home builders are back at work! In fact, according to the Census Bureau, permits for single-family homes increased 7.6% in February over January. This is not surprising when we take into account the demand for homes of any age and…
It’s important to know who will most likely buy your starter home
Before putting your home on the market, it’s important to focus on who your likely buyer will be. Now, you don’t necessarily need a crystal ball to figure this out; statistics abound on what different types of buyers are looking…
Selling your home? Check out the 5 best home fixes for the money
A client called recently with a question that we frequently field: “We plan on putting our home up for sale next month and we’re wondering, aside from cleaning the home really well, are there any repairs that sellers commonly overlook?…
It’s homebuying season and here’s what’s happening in the market
Yes, the housing market is confusing right now. Questions abound. Read on for some information that may help clear up some of the confusion. The mortgage rate roller coaster Will rates go up or down? That seems to be the…
How to buy a home after bankruptcy
The number of Americans filing for bankruptcy increased 20% this past January compared to January 2022. There are a number of reasons for the increase, according to economists. Topping the list is the “end of pandemic funding,” but “… rising…
Torn Between two houses: how to choose?
The home-buying process is full of decisions. From which lender and insurance agent to go with to which neighborhood to concentrate the search, it’s one long string of choices. Occasionally, I’ll have clients that fall in love with two homes…
How pets can impact your home’s value
I once listed the home of a lovely woman who lived with the love-of-her-life, a young pit-bull, Jade. Like most puppies, Jade had penchant for chewing – on EVERYTHING. My client came home from work one day to find her…
