Here are 5 compelling reasons listing your home for sale this summer makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing, and able to purchase… and are in …
In today’s fast-paced world where answers are a Google search away, there are some who may wonder what the benefits of hiring a real estate professional to help them in their home search are. The truth is, the addition of more information causes more confusion. Shows like Property Brothers, Fixer Upper, and dozens more on HGTV have given many a false sense …
Here are four reasons to consider buying today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest U.S. Home Price Insights reports that home prices have appreciated by 3.7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 4.8% over the next year. Home values will …
So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call ‘home,’ and you’ve finally found it! The price is right, and in such a competitive market where multiple offers on a single home may be expected, you want to make sure you make a good offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this …
The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s a bustling center of activity where people gather to cook, eat, socialize, and entertain. As the central hub, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms of the home. This space will immediately attract buyers or turn them off. It’s much easier to look past …
When it’s time to sell your home, you may wonder which route to take: partner with a real estate agent or go it alone with FSBO. Which will deliver better results? Here are three reasons you should avoid the FSBO path. THE PAPERWORK IS DAUNTING: Buyer offers. Real estate contracts. Lender forms. Inspection reports. Closing …
When you think of real estate negotiations, what comes to mind? For most, price tops the list. Certainly an important part of any real estate deal, but did you know there are at least six others areas of potential negotiation? CLOSING COSTS: In addition to the price of the home, buyers must pay closing costs …
Congrats! You’re a Homeowner. Not only do you get to swell with pride every time you pull into the driveway, being a homeowner also allows you to realize some serious tax savings via homestead exemption. First and foremost – what is homestead? /ˈhōmˌsted / n. A state or local tax break that exempts a certain amount …
By now you should’ve received your 2018 property tax assessment. If you’re like me, you may be looking to dispute said tax assessment in an attempt to lower your assessed value and in turn, lower your property taxes. While I can’t guarantee that you’ll experience any real level of success (sorry), we’re here to help point …
An In-Depth Look at Financing for Millennial Home-Buyers **Home-Buyer Series** *While this blog post is targeted to buyers born between 1980 and 1995, we encourage all to read, join us, and send along their Millennial loved ones 🙂 Date: Thursday, November 10, 2016 (aka two days after the election) Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 …