Mortgage pre-approval is pertinent if you are looking for your first or your dream home. If you’re looking for a home, particularly your first one, you should meet with a mortgage lender from the start. Having a mortgage pre-approval letter from a lender will save time for you, your agent, and the seller. What do […]
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Guaranteed Buyout When Relocating
Selling your home for a career move is typically handled one of three ways: listing and selling your home the traditional way, taking a so-called “ guaranteed buyout” from a relocation company hired by your firm, or a hybrid of the two, known in real estate circles as a “buyer value option.” Here are the […]
Vegetable and Herb Garden… Outdoor!
An outdoor vegetable and herb garden is a good idea. Growing your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs, isn’t as hard as you might think — even without a large yard. Where do you start? Here are the basics of making a successful backyard kitchen garden. Start your gardening at the computer. Many online gardening sites […]
It’s Move-In Time!
When shopping for a home, you have three options: choose an existing house, buy a tract home or build a custom property to your exact specifications. One of the ways these options differ is in how long the purchase process takes and the time until move in. Depending on the option you choose, the time […]
LOCATION: Still the First Rule of Real Estate?
Location is obviously important when considering where to purchase a home, but is it still the most important thing to consider? The answer is yes. Here’s why. Property features While a home can be remodeled, the major features of a home’s location cannot be changed. If the home is next to train tracks or on […]
Guide to Selling a House with Tenants
There are several reasons why you might be ready to sell an investment property. Whether you’re attempting to sell a house or a rental property, sometimes investors need to move on to the next venture. Maybe to take advantage of the appreciation value, or maybe for more time to focus on other investment opportunities. Whatever […]
Tips for Working With Cash Buyers
At face value, working with cash purchasers should be simple. However, this is not always the case, and working with cash buyers can be tricky. When working with cash buyers, there are a few mistakes to avoid in order to save time and hassle. Many cash buyers have drafted clauses in their offers over the […]
Freshen Up Your Brick With Paint
Painted brick is an exciting new design trend. Is painting your tired brick exterior or that overly orange wall in the den a good way to rev up your decor? Let’s explore this option. Pros and Cons of Painted Brick Painted brick is one of the easiest, least expensive ways to update your home’s exterior […]
How a Listing Agent Gets Paid
How exactly does your listing agent get paid? Who pays your listing agent? What you need to know about all that fine print. When a home is listed for sale with a real estate company, the seller is ultimately agreeing to pay both the listing agent and the buyer’s agent and their respective companies. In […]
Should You Sell A Home “As-Is”?
Sometimes a seller chooses to sell a home “as-is.” What does that mean? When is this a good option for the seller? Should you consider buying an “as-is” home? Read on for some answers. What Does Selling “As-Is” Mean? Simply put, selling a home as-is means that the seller is not agreeing to any repairs […]