You’ve no doubt heard the old saying that only three things matter when it comes to real estate: location, location, and location. That is, of course, a cutesy and oversimplified piece of advice, but it’s still worth heeding, especially with respect to determining the safety of a neighborhood before buying a home. For location and … Continued
Anyone thinking about buying a new home within the next few months or within the next had better be ready for some competition and a tough market. If you’re a prospective buyer and you want to “win,” you’ll have to be prepared – with the right expectations, with a compelling offer, with the right tools, … Continued
Buying your first home is seldom easy. It can (and usually does) test your patience, your endurance, and your resilience – and there are many ways the whole process can slide sideways, resulting in a missed opportunity or (even worse) a purchase you come to regret. And that’s why most first-time buyers will benefit from … Continued
For most people, a big part of the American dream is still homeownership. But many people are kept from realizing that dream because of the necessary down payment. It’s a big chunk of money, and saving for a down payment is harder than ever. And that’s especially true for Millennials, who face challenges that their … Continued
Long gone are the days when all you had to do to sell a house was put a sign in the front yard and an ad in the local paper. In today’s tough real estate market, online marketing and advertising are absolutely essential. Still, you have to do more than put your listing on a … Continued
Even the best of homes typically require quite a bit of work to get them ready to sell. And then if you’re trying to make your house more family friendly, that work usually increases – from more attention to certain aspects of staging to different marketing tactics. Really, though, a lot of it is just … Continued
In today’s market, is it better to sell your house or hold on to it? Home prices are still rising, and buyers can get very low mortgage interest rates, so selling can look pretty attractive. Still, there are numerous other factors that figure into the answer to that question. But if you do decide to … Continued
Selling your house can be stressful enough even when things go well. And when you have to contend with “bad neighbors,” it only gets worse. You’ve invested effort and expense in getting your house looking its absolute best for a quick sale and the best price possible – making repairs, cleaning and decluttering, staging, and … Continued
Whether you’re buying a home to flip or just selling your current home, repairs will be needed to get it listing ready. The trick here lies in getting the home in the best shape possible, that is, maximizing its appearance while minimizing costs and staying within budget. And in order to do this, you will … Continued
Sometimes you just can’t find that dream home that checks all your boxes. So what do you do? Many people have a custom home built, and others buy an existing home with plans to remodel extensively and turn it into their dream. In either case, they’ll need a construction loan – and that’s a different … Continued
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