One of the most annoying costs for homeowners is their property taxes, especially if they continue to rise over time. Unfortunately, property taxes are an inevitable part of homeownership and will always be your responsibility, even after your mortgage is paid off. If your property taxes are too expensive, you can find out how to […]
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Close Your Deals on Schedule
The odds of your real estate transaction closing on time are surprisingly small. So what do you need to do about it? This is one of the scariest secrets of the real estate industry. It is rarely talked about, and the secrecy that surrounds it is also one of the top reasons that real estate salespeople have […]
Strong Cash Buyer – What to Look For
Finding the highest offer with the best chance of closing should be the seller’s goal. Even if an offer that comes in close to the asking price could seem fantastic at first glance, it might contain a lot of unneeded conditions and have other issues that could hurt your position as the seller. What if […]
Upgrade Your Home Workspace 7 Ways
As we begin our third year of working from home, that temporary workspace is no longer cutting it. Here are some upgrades you can make to your WFH area to feel more permanent and productive! As we are still in our work-from-home era, it’s time to upgrade our home workspaces to make them more functional, […]
Short Sale Process – Get the Hang of It!
Over the past ten years, a lot has happened in real estate. Even though it might be hard to believe, the mortgage crisis happened more than ten years ago. “Short sale” became a distinguishing phrase shortly after the collapse. Even if you worked in real estate, there’s a strong chance you had never heard of […]
Selling an Inherited Property
Dealing with an inherited property or a property in probate can be a difficult and time-consuming process. Because of the many laws associated, an inherited property can take months before the title changes hands. When it finally does, you can be left with a property that hasn’t been updated in years and is in dire […]
RESALE – Keep it in Mind While Homebuying
Everyone shopping for home looks for a house that best fits their current needs. But savvy shoppers also think ahead to what a property offers future buyers and buy with resale in mind. Here are some considerations to consider so that your dream home doesn’t turn out to be a nightmare to resell down the […]
Checklist for Starting In Your New Home
Closing on a new home may feel like reaching the finish line. But before you kick back and relax, take these important steps to settle into your new place. Matters to take care of before closing After you sign a contract to buy a new home, ask the seller for a report on a year’s […]
Hard-To-Sell Property Types That You Should Think About
Some properties are better than others. Some can be extremely difficult to resell for homeowners, agents, and real estate investors. Many of these hard-to-sell homes might sometimes sell for less than they were purchased, depending on holding costs and resell value variations. While selling these properties may provide some unique obstacles, investors must ensure that […]
Housing Statistics: What Do Those Mean For You
Every month, financial media publish an array of housing statistics. What do all of those numbers represent, and what do they mean for you if you are buying or selling a home? Let’s make sense of them all. A look at the terms These are definitions of the most important housing statistics you’ll often hear […]