Part 3 of Everything You Need To Know About Your Home's Value series
Here are home improvement projects that may not increase the value of your property, and could even bring it down when it's time for you to sell. You might want to keep these things in mind before ...
Part 2 of Everything You Need To Know About Your Home's Value series
In the real estate industry's viewpoint, a home’s condition can be classified into four categories: poor, fair, good, and excellent. Whenever you’re considering any renovation for your ...
There's no doubt that our lives have been radically changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has affected the way we do work, school, travel, how we socialize, and more. Moreover, being confined in our homes for more than a month has made us see it in a new light. We’re getting to ...
Now that we're spending more time inside to comply with stay-at-home orders and even lockdowns in some areas, here are some ideas for you to improve your outdoor space so you can soak up a lil’ bit more sunshine or simply enjoy the nightlife just outside your front door.
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With spring right around the corner, many home buyers are coming out of hibernation and are getting ready to step into the market to find their perfect home. So if you've considered selling this spring, know that it’s a great time to move forward with those plans.
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Buyers with good credit can purchase homes with a relatively small down payment, lower monthly mortgage, and low-interest rates compared to conventional mortgages through loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). In fact, the FHA only requires as little as a 3.5 percent down ...
More millennials are pursuing homeownership now than ever before, according to the 2019 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report by the National Association of REALTORS®. They continue to be the largest generational group of buyers at 26 percent. Also, they now represent 42 ...
When it comes to selling your home, it is your duty to disclose things that could be harmful to the future homeowners, such as the presence of asbestos or lead paint in the property, pest infestations, and even mold. However, there are certain facts that sellers should never slip to buyers, ...
Planning to sell your home this year? You're probably feeling both anxious and excited about it. After all, it is where you’ve spent wonderful years building your family and your dreams, all of which bear unforgettable memories. But if you’ve already come up with the painful ...
One thing that makes a real estate transaction so confusing is the issue of what stays with the house and become the new owner's, and what goes with the seller once they move out of the property. Oftentimes, sellers believe that if it’s something that they have installed in the home and ...
When you put your home on the market, the one aspect that usually comes to mind is profit. Without a doubt, every seller's main goal is to sell their home for the best possible price. However, in an effort to get the best deal possible, many sellers fall prey to myths about home pricing that ...
For starters, what exactly is “as is home”?
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Putting on a fresh coat of paint is one of the simplest and cheapest ways to transform the look of a home. However, with the endless colors and shades to choose from, deciding on a paint color can be the most difficult part. In 2019, we bid farewell to Ultra Violet and say hello to Living ...
We love our pets, there's no doubt about it. They’re a part of our family, of our home. However, once you’ve put your house on the market, you need to understand that not all potential buyers would want to see your pets while they are touring your property. In fact, seeing your ...
A home renovation is a great way to add value and satisfaction to your beloved abode. After all, who doesn't love stepping into a new room, a finished basement, or a renovated bathroom?However, before "undertaking any of the character-building, heavy-lifting labor" there’s the ...
Why do home sales fall through? Why is it that sometimes, the buyer or the seller walk away from a home sale, causing it to fall apart and for the home to return to the market?
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As a homeowner, there's an f-word that is avoided as much as possible. Even though we don’t want to say it we have to talk about it. Why? Because like most problems, that’s how it’s handled. So say it with us, foreclosure.Most of the time, when people find out that their ...
Ah, spring! When the trees blossom, the lovely tulips and daffodils bloom, and everyone's mood brightens. But aside from our daily dose of sunshine during spring, we also see the high season for real estate. As the temperature rises, the housing market starts to heat up. Even in areas ...
A short sale transaction is different from the usual home buying process. It involves more waiting time, and more leg work for your agent. Due to the rise of short sale properties on the market, training companies see it as an opportunity to train agents specifically in this area, giving them ...
During the spring and summer months, bidding wars are rampant, there's fierce competition, and a large pool of buyers are looking to move before the school year begins.
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