Avoid making these common mistakes when buying property. We’re human, and we make mistakes. Mistakes in the home buying process are common, whether you’re looking for your first home or fifth. One of the best ways to avoid making common mistakes during this delicate process is to understand the […]
What you should know about preapproval and prequalification. Before you can buy a house, you have to know how you’ll pay for it. For most people, this means taking out a home loan in order to purchase the property. Generally, there are two options to find out what a […]
Choose to benefit the planet with these small home upgrades. April is host to Earth Day (22nd), and that means many of us are looking to make better decisions regarding our lifestyle. Being more eco-friendly around your home will not only help you contribute to a sustainable environment, but […]
As the buyer or seller, here’s what you need to do while a real estate deal is pending. There are very few moments in life that are exciting as a homebuyer and home seller seeing that ‘sold’ badge on the For Sale sign. But as you drive through neighborhoods, […]
Make sure you understand the caveats of buying a home with cash. You just found your dream home. You decide to forgo the bank and associated mortgage paperwork, break out your checkbook(or rather get a cashier’s check or wire funds), and purchase the home outright. Although paying cash is […]
Just made an offer on a house? Make sure you understand how long the process can take. You finally found your dream home and have decided to make an offer on it. With the help of your real estate agent and lender, you determine the amount and terms of your […]
A tax lien on the home of your dreams doesn’t have to be a headache. You’ve finally found your perfect home. The only problem is that it has a tax lien. Your friends and family may have told you to consider the lien a red flag and move on. However, […]
Things you can do it your property isn’t selling. There are few situations more frustrating than struggling to sell your home after you put it on the market. You may have spent a while making it look show-room ready, worked tirelessly with your real estate agent, and tried to […]
Try these curb appeal tricks to make your home appeal to home buyers. Is your home on the market? Are you thinking of listing it to move into your dream home? If so, you will want to ramp up your home’s curb appeal. The outside of your home is the […]
Take note of these tips to help ease the transition of moving in together. Are you ready to take the plunge? Whether you are wanting to move in with your boyfriend, girlfriend, partner, or spouse, the process of combining two households requires patience and compromise. Not everything will always go […]