When you’re ready to begin searching for a new home, it’s easy to get swept up in the process. The combination of an exciting prospect of a significant life change and the persuasive tactics of those trying to sell you that life can often lead to you leaving a property tour with no real information.… Continue reading Questions to Ask When Touring a Property
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5 Questions to Ask a Prospective Listing Agent
You’re ready to sell your home, but you don’t know where to start. When it comes time to sell your home, you want the best real estate agent on your side. But how do you choose the right one? Here are five questions that will help you find a listing agent who is right for… Continue reading 5 Questions to Ask a Prospective Listing Agent
6 Things to Buy as a First Time Homeowner
Are you a first-time homeowner? Congratulations! Owning your own home is a huge milestone. There are a few things you’ll need to buy to make your new home feel like your own. Here are five items that you should add to your shopping list. Home Security System Homeownership comes with a lot of responsibility. Not… Continue reading 6 Things to Buy as a First Time Homeowner
How to sell your home without sacrificing your family life
When it comes to selling your home, it can suddenly feel like your life is a juggling act. Between keeping the house show-ready, ensuring your kids don’t feel like they’re living in a museum, and still having some control of your life, there’s a good chance you’re suddenly wondering if moving is the right thing… Continue reading How to sell your home without sacrificing your family life
What to Look for in a Seller’s Disclosure
It finally happened. You toured a house and it’s exactly what you’ve been looking for. Knowing the market is moving fast, you quickly put in an offer without spending much time learning about the home. After all, it looks great. But don’t let your eyes deceive you. Sellers know they need to get their home… Continue reading What to Look for in a Seller’s Disclosure
Items to Leave When Moving Out
Most people assume that they have to pack up and take everything with them when they sell their home, but that’s not always the case! There are some things that must stay with the property. Removing these items could cause issues with the buyer, and could land you in a legal battle. It can be… Continue reading Items to Leave When Moving Out
How To Make a Winning Offer on a House
Now that you’re financially secure and have found your dream home, you’re probably ready to take the next step towards purchasing a house. However, if you found your home in a seller’s market, there’s still one thing standing in the way: other buyers. Luckily, we’ve found various strategies that you can use in a bidding… Continue reading How To Make a Winning Offer on a House
Protesting Your Property Taxes
It happens every spring. You walk to the mailbox and find a letter from the county, and when you open it, you discover it’s your tax bill. While you’re not surprised to be receiving the bill, you are surprised to find out how much you owe this year. It’s gone up again. You think to… Continue reading Protesting Your Property Taxes
What Is Title Insurance and Why Do You Need It?
Your home is one of the most important investments you’ll make in your life. Of course, you want to make sure that you’re getting a house that is free from any title defects. If you are a new homebuyer or even if you have bought a house before, there are aspects of the home buying… Continue reading What Is Title Insurance and Why Do You Need It?
Where Did America’s Housing Shortage Come From?
The United States has a housing shortage. This chronic shortage of affordable and available homes means that many Americans are unable to buy their own place or rent an apartment at prices they can afford. The result is a nation where the vast majority of people live in rental properties, with less than one-third owning… Continue reading Where Did America’s Housing Shortage Come From?