Most people have seen “For Sale By Owner” signs as they drive around town. These are home sales where the listing, negotiations, and closing costs are controlled by the owner, without a Realtor® to help. At first, this may seem like a good idea. You get control over the sale and don’t have to pay…
Selling your home is a way to recoup your investment. You want to earn back the money you paid for the property, invested in upgrades, and earned through growth in the housing market. Unfortunately, not everyone gets this money back. Some people undersell their home or aren’t strategic in how they market it. If you…
Let’s face it. You want the most bang for your buck when looking to sell your home. However, not every spot in your home is created equal. Some renovations can dramatically increase the value of our homes more than others. If you are selling a house, this is very important to know. If you are…
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you can make. But finding the right financing at an affordable interest rate can be tricky. To make the process just a little easier, we’ve put together a checklist of everything you need to keep in mind before you close the deal. The Mortgage Process…
Even the most prepared first-time home buyer can make a mistake in the buying process. There are so many steps involved in buying a home and so many intricacies to consider that it is nearly impossible for one person to consider everything the first time around. Fortunately, there are people and resources that can help. …
You have many choices to consider when buying a house. How many bedrooms do you want? What key features are most important to you? Where do you want to live? And, what type of home do you want — a townhouse or a free-standing house? Townhouses are like most other houses, except that they are…
Knowing house prices is one of the most important aspects of buying a home. If you can’t find affordable homes in your area or underestimate how much homes cost then you could end up living paycheck-to-paycheck in order to keep up your investment. One of the first steps that come with buying a house is…
When buying a new house, many people consider the cost of the home but forget to think about the closing costs. To make sure you’re prepared as you go into the home-buying process, use this guide to understand what closing costs are, what is covered, and what you need to pay. What Are Closing Costs?…
There are a thousand factors to consider when buying or selling a house. What’s your budget? Is the market right? Should you repaint the kitchen to make it look bigger? One question you should never have to worry about is whether or not you have a capable real estate agent. Knowing that you have an…
Buying or selling a house is stressful enough when the steps are taken one at a time, but most people aren’t that lucky. Homeowners follow their jobs or their dreams to move to different cities and states, which leaves them trying to juggle the simultaneous home buying and selling process. If this sounds like you,…