How to Get Your House Ready to Sell
You’ve mastered the process of home buying, but are you ready to be a seller when it’s time to move out? Believe it or not, selling your home can be just as much work as buying. Here is a handy…
Negotiating a House Price as a Buyer
Buying or selling a home often comes with some negotiation. In fact, it is expected and normal for both parties to set a price higher (seller) or make an offer lower (buyer) than they are ultimately willing to accept. If…
How to Know When You Should Buy a House
Do you enthusiastically pore over home listings on online platforms in your spare time? Is driving around looking for For Sale signs your idea of a perfect Saturday afternoon? If so, you may be ready to buy a house. Here…
What Is the Average Down Payment for a Home?
One of the biggest hurdles to homeownership is saving up the all-important down payment. It can impact how much house you can afford, what types of loan you use, and how long you need to wait to become a homeowner…
Understanding Your Cash to Close When Buying a Home
You have saved and saved for a downpayment on a new home and are finally ready to sign all of the paperwork and get the keys. Your lender sends over the final numbers and the cash to close is more…
What Makes a Good Neighborhood?
During the search for a new home, many homeowners ask about the neighborhood that particular properties are in. The neighborhood location is a very important factor when it comes to finding the right home, understanding its value, and recognizing what…
Getting Ready for a Stress-Free Move
Having the keys to your own home in your hand is a huge milestone. Home ownership is something that many people dream about for years and requires hard work to find the perfect house and make your dream a reality…
What to Expect When Your Real Estate Agent is a Dual Agent
Many home buyers and sellers choose to work with a real estate professional, either an agent or a broker, when they purchase or sell a home. This professional knows the ins and outs of the real estate market in their…
Using Unexpected Income for Your Home
If you find yourself with extra money in your bank account courtesy of something like the government-issued COVID checks or tax return from the IRS, it may be tempting to use it to purchase a new gadget or go on…
What to Look for Before a Home Inspection
If you are in the market for a new home, you have probably been looking online and in person for just the right property. Number of bedrooms, bathrooms, layout, and kitchen features are all the top of home buyer’s lists…
