When someone sells a house, they want to get as much money as they can while selling as quickly as possible. In order to achieve this, the home sale needs to be done strategically — and at the right time. Placing a home on the market during a bad season or time of year can…
The days and weeks following a death can be a blur. Family and friends come and go, people travel to attend the funeral, and there are a million things to do long after the celebration of life. Along with settling medical bills and other financial loose ends, many families are often at a loss for…
Many young adults want to buy homes, but face overwhelming barriers when it comes to affording down payments and navigating the complex world of financing. Fortunately, there are many first-time home buyer programs that are meant to give people the leg up they need. If you want to buy a home but aren’t sure if…
Technology has revolutionized the real estate industry and there are several great options available to homeowners that need to know how much their home is worth. Understanding home value is especially critical for sellers who are tasked with establishing a price that will generate sufficient demand to sell their home quickly. Knowing your home’s value…
Working with a good Realtor® is essential when trying to buy or sell a home at the best price. If a Realtor® doesn’t give your deal enough time or energy, you could end up having an awful experience and suffering financially. Most people know they need to find a good real estate agent, but few…
The home buying process is an exciting time for individuals and families who are stepping into the next chapter of their lives. However, it also requires a lot of paperwork and technical knowledge that most homebuyers don’t have. Your Realtor® will be an invaluable resource in guiding you through this process, but there are also…
A foreclosure happens when a property owner stops paying their mortgage or other financial obligations to the lender. The lender (typically the bank) will take back the rights to the home, evict the owner, and try to resell the house to someone who will be able to pay for it. Foreclosed homes are often seen…
The closing is the final step of the home buying and selling process. Many sellers or Realtors® will refer to closing as the finish line in the overall process, but that doesn’t provide a lot of detail about what goes on – or what a buyer needs to do to prepare. Just because you’re done…
People often ask two questions when they want to put their homes on the market: how can I make the most money and how can I sell my house fast? While the price of your home is often dependent on the market and its condition, there are some ways to control the speed with which…
We have answers for you if you’re wondering, “Should I sell my house for cash?” There are multiple websites, groups, and promotions that claim to buy your house for cash, letting you move quickly and skip the showing, negotiating, and financing processes. This is a different process from listing and selling your house for a…