When you buy a house, you’re also buying the neighborhood and the neighbors. Location and all that comes with it can be one of the biggest selling points of a property, but it can also cause property values to drop even if the house itself is great. Before you buy a home, you want to…
Between for sale by owner properties and websites and apps that claim to sell your house within a few days, some people may wonder why they need to hire real estate professionals. What does a Realtor® do that a homeowner couldn’t do themselves or that technology can’t automate? You may not notice the work your…
Building your dream home is an opportunity for you to create something personal that meets all of your needs. You can choose the layout and the number of rooms, and you don’t have to worry about renovating around someone else’s design aesthetic. While this sounds like an exciting prospect, choosing the right place to build…
When you look to find a Realtor®, you’ll quickly realize the real estate profession is incredibly diverse. Realtors® work within specific niches and specialize in unique client bases and home type. Some Realtors® sell condos to newly retired residents, while others work with first-time homebuyers to navigate the whole process. Unfortunately, a simple Google search…
Long-distance—just the phrase might make you feel apprehensive. It’s not just long-distance relationships that get a bad reputation. Long-distance house-hunting is challenging in so many ways. When you’re looking for a house long-distance, there are the obvious logistical challenges, as well as the fact that you may not be familiar with the area where you’re…
Some homeowners are drawn to the idea of buying a fixer-upper that they can completely renovate. What they save on the home cost, they want to invest in creating the kitchen, family area, and backyard of their dreams. However, it’s not easy to estimate the cost to renovate a house, and many people go over…
The most common questions that buyers ask when they shop for home insurance coverage are: Do I need flood insurance for my house? Should I get flood insurance if I’m not in a flood zone? Does hurricane coverage also handle flood damage? If you find yourself wondering the same thing, keep reading. We can address…
Home insurance is an essential part of buying a house. However, many homebuyers end up feeling so overwhelmed by the buying and closing process that they simply accept whichever home insurance provider their Realtor® recommends. While your Realtor® may recommend an insurance provider that has drafted good quotes for their clients in the past, the…
There are plenty of compelling reasons to invest in a vacation home. There are personal reasons of course, but there can also be financial advantages. If you’re a first-time real estate investor thinking about buying a vacation property, you can rent it out when you’re not using it and cover the costs and hopefully make…
When it comes to real estate, location is everything as the old saying goes. While neighborhood amenities like shops, restaurants and good schools are important, so is public transportation. Of course, in suburban and rural areas, this may not be available or relevant, but in urban areas, buyers seem to be willing to pay a…