f you are a fan of HGTV, you have probably seen your fair share of fixer-uppers. TV shows tend to make everything look easy, especially home flipping or updating. So how do you decide if a fixer upper is worth your time? Here are a few scenarios where diving in usually pays off. 1. The … Continue reading Deciding To Buy A Fixer-Upper
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The Economic Impact of Buying a Home
We’re in a changing real estate market, and life, in general, is changing too – from how we grocery shop and meal prep to the ways we can interact with our friends and neighbors. Even practices for engaging with agents, lenders, and all of the players involved in a real estate transaction are changing to … Continue reading The Economic Impact of Buying a Home
How To “Try On” A Neighborhood Before Buying A Home There
With many purchases, you get the opportunity to “try before you buy.” You can go to the store and try on clothes before you update your wardrobe. You can go to the dealership and take a test drive before you commit to purchasing a car. And while you can’t try a house on for size … Continue reading How To “Try On” A Neighborhood Before Buying A Home There
What You Need To Know For Winter House Hunting
While house hunting in the winter was never really a thing of the past, today’s culture keeps things going year-round - which means finding a home can be done at any time of the year. While exploring in the cold might be your focus or concern, house-hunting in less-than-ideal conditions can show you things you … Continue reading What You Need To Know For Winter House Hunting
5 Must-Do’s Before Buying a House
If you’re ready to begin the journey of homeownership, it is important to cross a few items off of your to-do list before hunting for the perfect house. Buying a home is a process, and you want to be as prepared as possible. Here are a few steps to take that will get you ready … Continue reading 5 Must-Do’s Before Buying a House
Majority of First-Time Buyers Feel Unprepared For The Homebuying Process
For most first-time buyers, purchasing a home is the biggest purchase of their lives—but according to a recent survey, the majority of them don’t exactly feel prepared. A recent article from REALTOR Magazine outlined a survey from first-time homebuyer survey from real estate resource Framework, which found that the majority of first-time homebuyers feel unprepared to buy. … Continue reading Majority of First-Time Buyers Feel Unprepared For The Homebuying Process
New Year’s Resolutions That Will Help You Buy A Home in 2020
If 2020 is the year for you to buy a home, consider making these 5 New Year’s resolutions to help you be as prepared as possible to become a homeowner. 1. Cut down on monthly subscriptions. With each month, there is a new subscription service out there. What starts as convenience turns into an endless … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions That Will Help You Buy A Home in 2020
AVOID THESE MISTAKES THAT DELAY LENDER APPROVALS
If you’re getting ready to buy a home, you’re likely realizing that one of the most important parts of the process is getting approved for a mortgage that works for you. To get the best rate and avoid losing your deposit, steer clear of these common mistakes. Leaving out details from your financial profile. The … Continue reading AVOID THESE MISTAKES THAT DELAY LENDER APPROVALS
The Seller Rejected Your Offer – What Now?
Finding the right home is a serious process. Just like any other long term commitment, you’ve likely spent a great deal of time finding a home that you love and can picture yourself spending your life in. So what happens when you think you’ve found the right one but the seller rejects your offer? Here … Continue reading The Seller Rejected Your Offer – What Now?
Want Your Home To Sell Faster? Schedule A Home Inspection Before You List
When you put your home on the market, you want it to sell quickly—and profitably. And one of the best tricks you can use to sell your home faster and for a higher price? Scheduling a home inspection before you list. A recent article on Realtor.com broke down the benefits of having your home inspected before you start showing … Continue reading Want Your Home To Sell Faster? Schedule A Home Inspection Before You List