Negotiation strategies for homebuyers have always been a vital element of the home purchasing process. But today – with prices still increasing (though at a slower pace) and with inventory still lagging behind demand –negotiation strategies are even more important for buyers to get the best deal possible. Having a good local real estate agent … Continued
Although buying a new home is a big step, it can be the realization of a long-held dream and the beginning of a whole new life. But it can also be, and sometimes is, a big disappointment and/or a decision you regret for many years. Still, if you do the right first things first, buying … Continued
So you’ve received an offer, it looks like the sale will go through, and now you’re nervously waiting for the inspection results. That nervousness, of course, stems from the fact that a real estate transaction is never truly finalized till money changes hands and all the dotted lines are signed. So when that inspection comes … Continued
Selling a house can be more than a little stressful. Any task that involves such a complicated process and so many pieces can certainly be intimidating. But if you tackle such a job in an orderly fashion with a step=by-step approach, it becomes far more manageable. That’s exactly why we’re giving you this checklist for … Continued
Even when the market favors sellers, selling a house is almost never easy. You are entering a competitive market, and you have to work hard to stand out from all the competition. And, today, rising above the competition means you have to do a lot more than the tired old standard stuff to market your … Continued
In selling a house, things don’t always go as planned or as hoped. Sometimes, just when everything looks to be working out, the deal falls through. Maybe you’ve received a good offer, the buyer is serious, you’re ready to move forward – and then your house appraises to low. It can and does happen But … Continued
Long gone are the days when you could sell a house by just sticking a for-sale sign in the front yard and maybe taking out a classified ad in the local paper. Now, it takes some aggressive and highly targeted marketing because you absolutely must reach and then sway your target market. As with marketing … Continued
If you intend to sell your Alameda County home, you’re likely considering some upgrades to increase the value. After all, everyone wants to sell at the best price possible in order to make a profit. Sure, you could do a major kitchen remodel to increase your home’s value by tens of thousands of dollars. But … Continued
When thinking about the cost of buying a house, many people consider only the down payment and the monthly mortgage payments. There are, however, many more costs involved in buying a house, including several one-time costs (many of them upfront) and not a few recurring costs or expenses. So, in order to stay within your … Continued
There is a wrong way and a right way (or at least a better way) to do almost anything and everything. This applies especially to buying a home because not doing it the right way can cost you a lot of money and cause a lot of heartaches. And where better to discover home-buying best … Continued
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