Most new homeowners have something about their property that they want to change. And as family needs and design trends shift over time, many will eventually choose to remodel. Some homeowners make updates to their property before listing it to maximize their potential sales revenue. Whatever ... Continue Reading » about Will Your Remodel Pay Off? The Best (and Worst) Ways to Spend Your Budget
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Could Rising Home Prices Impact Your Net Worth?
Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line. Among its many impacts, COVID-19 has had a pronounced effect on the housing market. Low home inventory and high buyer demand have driven home prices to an all-time high.1 This has ... Continue Reading » about Could Rising Home Prices Impact Your Net Worth?
New Build or Existing Home: Which one is Right for You?
Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.1 Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association of Realtors, that’s about 2.4 months of inventory, which is far less ... Continue Reading » about New Build or Existing Home: Which one is Right for You?
Boost Your Credit Score Before Buying a Home
How strong is your credit? Cleaning up your credit is essential before you make any major financial moves. Having a bad score can hurt your chances of being able to open a credit card, apply for a loan, purchase a car, or rent an apartment. It is especially important to have clean credit ... Continue Reading » about Boost Your Credit Score Before Buying a Home
Appraisal Strategies in Today’s Real Estate Market
If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix. Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,1 the appraisal process—historically a standard part of a home purchase—is receiving more ... Continue Reading » about Appraisal Strategies in Today’s Real Estate Market
A Return to ‘Normal’? The State of Real Estate in 2022
Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August 2021.1 However, there were signs in the fourth quarter that the red-hot housing market was beginning to ... Continue Reading » about A Return to ‘Normal’? The State of Real Estate in 2022
9 DIY Improvements That Add Value To Your Home
Whether you’re prepping your house to go on the market or looking for ways to maximize its long-term appreciation, these nine home improvement projects are great ways to add function, beauty, and real value to your home. The best part is, once you’ve secured the materials, most of these ... Continue Reading » about 9 DIY Improvements That Add Value To Your Home
Don’t Get Burned – Get a Home Inspection
Okay, you made one of the most important decisions in your life: you’re buying a home! You found your ideal home. It’s in your desired neighborhood, close to everything you love, you dig its design and feel, and you’re ready to finalize the deal. But, whoa … wait a minute! Buying a home isn’t ... Continue Reading » about Don’t Get Burned – Get a Home Inspection
Structuring An Offer: Part Two
…[continued from Part One] and so once the underwriter gives us that thumbs up, then we can release that loan contingency. Contractually the general contract timeline is 21 days. Typically we're able to get that done within 15 to 17 days based on getting all the documentation from you as a buyer ... Continue Reading » about Structuring An Offer: Part Two
Structuring An Offer: Part One
This video, we're going to go over how to structure an offer. And we're going to be covering some of these items in much greater detail in the subsequent video, but this is kind of the 30,000-foot overview of things to consider. So really starting with the escrow period, this is something that I, ... Continue Reading » about Structuring An Offer: Part One
Making the Right Move: A Checklist for Homebuyers
Whether you are a A Case of Cold Feet: How to Handle the First Time Homebuyer or an experienced homeowner, buying a new home is always stressful. Here’s a handy checklist of six things you can do up front to make the process a lot easier. Before you start packing, here’s what you need to ... Continue Reading » about Making the Right Move: A Checklist for Homebuyers
Make It Sparkle: Eight Tips for Adding Instant Curb Appeal
When home buyers drive your neighborhood, or when Realtors are previewing for their clients, what do they see? You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so make sure your home has the The Wow Factor: Seven Quick Curb Appeal Tips that makes people go “wow.” Take a walk around your ... Continue Reading » about Make It Sparkle: Eight Tips for Adding Instant Curb Appeal
Ready, Set, Sell: Checklist for Home Sellers
You want to sell your home in the shortest possible time for the highest possible price, right? Of course that is every seller’s goal and it’s your Realtor’s goal as well. So here’s a handy 7 Additional Quick Fixes To Make A Great First Impression When Selling A Home you need to do to make that ... Continue Reading » about Ready, Set, Sell: Checklist for Home Sellers