A long long time ago, the only way people could become homeowners was through a simple purchase. You’d pay whatever the home seller was asking upfront and you’d get the house all for you. But, thankfully those days are long gone. In today’s real estate market, home buyers have various avenues towards making the purchase. …
The Power of Emotion: Buying and Selling a Home
In any given community, there can be a number of homes on the market, big or small, luxurious or modest, and anything else in between. However, while some of these homes sell faster than others, many remain on the market for months. The interesting part is that homes that are harder to sell may not …
Understanding the Real Estate Process
Making the decision to sell a beloved home can be hard. The home selling process can be even more difficult to sellers who are less experienced. Whether your decision to sell is based on location or home-size, having a knowledgeable professional to explain the selling process is best. Before anything else, make sure to commit …
What’s Your Return for Location, Location, Location?
Money Under 30 correctly states. “You can gut the inside and paint the outside but you’ll never be able to take a nice-looking house out of a bad neighborhood.” Your real estate agent knows it’s true and now you know it. You may not be able to accurately pin a number on the dollars your …
What are You Willing to Compromise in Your First Home Purchase?
Whenever we talk about first-time home buyers, we talk a lot about their sacrifices and very little about their compromises. For them, the ideal house is the one that fits their budget and requires very few adjustments. HGTV’s Property Virgin’s Host, Egypt Sherrod takes first-time home buyers through multiple properties, trying to draw from them …