If you are preparing to list your house, you will have to make some repairs – it’s inevitable. But where do you start, what repairs do you need to make, and when is enough good enough. The rule of thumb here is to make just those repairs that will help you make more money at … Continued
If you’ve decided to sell your house, you know that you have a lot to do before actually listing it, a lot of interlocking pieces to get in place. Getting your house ready for sale so that it will sell quickly and at the price you want takes a lot of work. Still, some things … Continued
Most of us dread moving more than any other task in life – and for good reason – because it is very disruptive and just plain hard work. But it doesn’t have to be that way or at least not as bad as it often is. If done right, it can be a time of … Continued
Buying a home is an exciting undertaking, especially for first-time home buyers. The purchase of a home often marks the beginning of a whole new chapter in their lives. But the process of buying that home also brings with it not a little nervousness and anxiety. Most people worry about whether they can qualify for and then … Continued
You’ve found that perfect home, and so you’re ready to move on to closing as soon a possible. The last thing you need is for some problem or surprise to cause any delays, especially with respect to your mortgage. There are, in fact, a lot of things that can go wrong and cause depressing delays, but not (most … Continued
Most of the time when purchasing residential real estate, a bigger down payment is better. But with rent, car payments, food, utilities, saving for the kids’ college tuition, and a little entertainment now and then, saving for that larger down payment certainly seems far easier said than done. But you can do it. It just takes planning, … Continued
Trying to get a mortgage as a freelancer comes with its own set of challenges. Being a freelancer is a tough enough row to hoe (chiefly because of the many hats you have to wear) without the added burden of trying to convince a lending institution to give you a loan for a house. … Continued
There are many aspects to buying a home that a normal person who isn’t in the industry daily might not understand. A professional real estate agent’s job is to juggle all the components involved in the purchase. Without the right professional help, homebuyers risk making costly mistakes that either kill the deal or leave them with huge … Continued
Time is something that is very limited for most of us today, and if we have a chance to save a little of it, we probably should. If you’re in the market to buy a house, a buyer’s agent can likely save some of your valuable time. A buyer’s agent works only for the buyer … Continued
A buyer’s agent is a real estate agent who works solely for the buyer, not the seller, and does only what is best for the buyer. Buyer’s agents also work on a commission that is contracted in the listing agreement, often splitting it with the listing agent. Your buyer’s agent will search for, evaluate, and … Continued