The Closing Costs Nobody Warned You About
If you’re in the market to buy a home, you probably know that you’ll have to pay closing costs. However, you might be surprised…
How To Tell If A Home Is Overpriced (Without Offending the Seller)
When you’re in the real estate market as a buyer, you always have to do your due diligence, which includes evaluating whether houses a…
The Do’s & Don’ts of Selling A Home ‘As-Is
If you can’t stand the idea of renovating and staging your house for the market, selling your home “as-is” may be the righ…
The Truth About Appraisals: What Buyers & Sellers Should Expect
The appraisal is one of many items on your to-do list between making an offer and closing on a home. A lot rests on the results of the appra…
Bridge Loans, HELOCs & More: Creative Ways To Buy Before You Sell
The timing of buying a house when you already own one can be tricky, especially if you’re relying on the proceeds of your home sale to…
How To Handle Lowball Offers Without Losing Your Cool
After an open house or a showing, you may anxiously wait for offers to come in. When you get the news from your agent that you’ve rece…
Open House Secrets: Subtle Tweaks That Attract More Buyers
An open house is traditionally the first opportunity for prospective buyers to set foot in your home. When done right, an open house can tur…
The Fine Print On HOA Rules Buyers Often Miss
An HOA can offer a great deal of value to homeowners, but it can also impose a lot of restrictions. Unfortunately, homeowners often find the…
How Interest Rates Actually Affect Your Buying Power
Interest rates can have an enormous impact on the state of the housing market. A change of just one percentage point can significantly affec…