When you’re considering purchasing a new home, interest rates are always a major concern. However, rates are constantly changing, and it can make it hard to predict what will happen to the rates in the future. When you’re trying to make your budget, it can be hard to predict what the rates will do. After … Continued
Purchasing a new home is something that will change your life completely. Of course, you don’t want to be caught off guard by any unpleasant surprises. Before you sign on the dotted line for your new home, make sure that you equip yourself with the right knowledge. Buying a new house, especially for first-time buyers, … Continued
Working with a realtor to buy and sell a home can be an extremely stressful time. You have to worry about the cost, the fees and the process of the sale itself. One way to make your life a little easier is to put your home into a trust instead of selling it directly to … Continued
While it’s important to discuss how much you know about your new property investment and how much your buyer knows about theirs, it’s also important to think about everyone else. The current state of the real estate market means that you need to be aware of potential issues that could affect your deal and your … Continued
Real estate commissions are an important aspect of the real estate industry. If you’re a real estate agent, then you need to know how they work. This isn’t just something you need to know if you’re a full-time agent. If you’re thinking of getting into the business, then you need to know how much you … Continued
Homebuyers don’t always get the home of their dreams. Sometimes the home you want to buy is already under contract with another buyer. This is where a contingency offer comes in. A buyer can make a contingency offer to a seller if another buyer has an offer on their house. The seller then has to … Continued
It’s no secret that staged homes sell quicker and at higher prices than homes that aren’t staged. But (you may be protesting) you don’t have a bunch of money to spend on new furniture, rugs, and drapes or on a professional staging service. Staging your home is a great way to get the attention you … Continued
Selling your home is not an easy task. There are so many issues that you have to worry about from making sure the house is presentable, pricing it correctly and looking for potential buyers. As a home seller, you most likely want to close as soon as possible, and that’s entirely understandable. There is one … Continued
What does it cost home sellers to work with a real estate agent? Some will contend that it costs quite a lot while others will say that it costs very little considering what you get for your money. Just don’t go into it blind. You should have an understanding of how much agent fees/commissions are, … Continued
An inevitable part of selling a house is the negotiation process. Some house sellers who like the back-and-forth drama find negotiating exciting. Others find it tedious and draining and just want to get it over as quickly as possible. Whichever camp you find yourself in, you’ll come out ahead if you’re forearmed with some knowledge … Continued
