If you’ve let it out of the bag that you’re considering selling property, you’ve no doubt already received all kinds of well-meaning advice from family and friends. Some of that advice may be good, but, unfortunately, some of it will just be flat wrong. There are all kinds of myths and misconceptions that abound concerning … Continued
If you’re buying or selling a home, you don’t want just any old run-of-the-mill real estate agent. You want to work with a good, knowledgeable agent when it comes to what is likely the largest financial transaction of your life. But for those with little to no experience in real estate transactions, it’s difficult to … Continued
Despite the often long and complicated process, buying a new home is almost always an exciting adventure. But there’s that small matter of money that usually dampens the excitement. Many home buyers, especially first-time buyers, just don’t realize the true cost of buying a house and how much money they’ll need – but that’s something … Continued
Today, owing to the Internet, you have another viable option for selling your house other than using a real estate agent. And, no, it’s not the traditional for sale by owner (FSBO). Rather, you can list and sell your home through one of the many online services. These services seem to have been a boon … Continued
Buying or selling a home is no small or easy task. And if you’re like most people, you will engage the services of a real estate professional for the assistance you need and to make sure everything goes off smoothly throughout the whole process. The problem is that it’s difficult to cut through all the … Continued
How long does the process of buying a house take? The short and not-very-helpful answer is anywhere from four weeks to six months or more. There are so many variables involved – things such as local market conditions, how picky a buyer is, how strong the buyer’s offer is, and how good the buyer’s agent … Continued
If you’re selling your home, you likely just want to get it over with and get started on the new chapter in your life in your new home. But hold on – you may have to deal with the tax man. If you made a profit on the sale of your home, you may to … Continued
Every trade, every profession, and every industry has its own peculiar language, jargon, and buzzwords specific to that particular trade, profession, or industry. And that’s just as true for real estate as for any other. If you’ve ever been involved in a real estate transaction, you’re probably very aware of this – and were most … Continued
Sometimes homebuyers and sellers will hire an agent and not entirely understand the best way to utilize the knowledge and talents their agent brings to the table. Let’s look at the ways an agent is there to make your next real estate transaction easier and faster by going over 3 things your agent should be … Continued
Many aspiring homeowners throw in the towel too early. They believe that if they can’t qualify for a conventional, USDA, or VA loan, then their dream of owning their own home is over. But that’s not necessarily the case. There are still FHA loans, which have more lenient credit requirements, along with a fairly low … Continued
