Real estate negotiation tips so you can buy your dream home — and not overpay. Image: Hero Images/Getty You’ve looked at enough houses to fill an entire season of House Hunters and finally picked one to buy. Now you’re ready to make an offer. Your agent can help guide you through this nail-biting phase of negotiating a house price, but […]
What to Know About Your Credit Before Buying a Home
Your credit score shows lenders just how trustworthy you are when it comes to managing your finances, and it can either save or cost you thousands of dollars throughout your life. If you’re in the dark about just how significantly this number can impact you and the details behind your personal score, here’s an overview […]
The Costs of Renting Out Your House
Renting out your house can be a smart financial move, as long as you calculate your costs carefully. You have a single-family house and you are considering renting out your home. Perhaps you’re temporarily relocating for work, or maybe you inherited your childhood home from your parents, and you’re not quite ready to part with […]
Soundproofing Windows Are a Real Thing. Here’s How They Work.
Image: CitiQuiet Windows Is outside noise driving you crazy? Soundproof windows could be the solution — or you might do better with some less-costly alternatives. Sound pollution has joined light pollution as another irritant that drives us bonkers and kills our love of home. “Things are getting louder, and people are getting more sensitive,” says Rich […]
What do Buyers want during COVID?
As remote working becomes the new normal, some real estate brokers are highlighting ‘Zoom rooms,’ which are spaces with perfect backgrounds for virtual meetings. Before the pandemic, a dazzling kitchen, a spacious entertainment area, and a large master ensuite may have been enough to seal the deal. However, as the pandemic continues and employers realized […]
STEP 5 – TO BUYING A HOME
THINGS YOU SHOULD ABSOLUTELY NOT DO!!! Don’t quit your job. Don’t change your job. Don’t buy any large ticket items (i.e. five dollars or more, I have seen deals lost by overspending $6). Don’t make David Copperfield deposits (all funds need to be traceable). Don’t speak with sellers directly (loose lips sink ships). Not getting […]
Step 3 of the Homebuying Process: Understand the Process
STEP 2 – TO BUYING A HOME
COMPARE THE SERVICE, THEN HIRE THES BEST! iMPORTANT qUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE HIRING A REALTOR®? First off, congratulations on your decision to buy a home and put down roots! It’s a big step and you’re starting off on the right foot by interviewing several agents before picking one to represent you. Finding a real estate […]
Step 1 To Buying or Selling Your Home
FIND A REALTOR® Many homeowners start the selling process by looking at sites such as REALTOR®.com, Zillow, Redfin, or Trulia to see what similar properties have recently sold for in their neighborhood to determine the current value of their home. That’s fine and understandable, but keep in mind: The sites aren’t 100% accurate as listings, […]
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