If cooler weather has you longing for sunny days outdoors, take heart. Once spring rolls around, you can safely begin the annual cleanup to prepare your yard for months of warm-weather enjoyment. Start with the lawn. Look for bald spots where grass has grown sparsely and needs reseeding, or uneven areas that may need to […]
By Suzanne De Vita, brought to you by Codi Nincehelser Whether by compromised data, cracked passwords or phishing, real estate is a target for cyber criminals. More and more, homebuyers and sellers-and the practitioners who serve them-are reporting theft via wire fraud, in which criminals access emails, learn of a pending transaction, and then message phony […]
There are many ways to fund your child’s education, but there are several reasons why real estate is a good college saving tool. 1. Matching investment time frame Real estate isn’t a great short term investment, but it can be a great investment in the 10-20 year range, about the period of time over which […]
The single most important factor to consider when selling a house is pricing the house correctly. Overpricing the home is a mistake many homeowners make and will cause you to lose the freshness of the home’s appeal after the first two to three weeks of showings. After 14 days, demand and interest from buyers wane. […]
The answer to this question is highly variable based on your situation. If you know where you want to live and the features you are looking for, you have the cash/mortgage pre-approval, and you are relatively decisive, it may only take a few viewings. For instance, there are buyers who will make a purchase the […]
The Closing is the final step in executing a real estate transaction. The closing date is set during the negotiation phase, and is usually several weeks after the offer is formally accepted. Depending on if the buyer is paying cash or financing the home, the closing date will vary. Generally, for mortgaged properties, the closing […]
For many people, owning a home makes more sense financially and from a lifestyle perspective than renting a home. Below are the top reasons people buy instead of rent. 1. You Can Renovate the Property Without Asking a Landlord’s Permission Owning your home means you can paint your room any color you want, you can […]
Selling a house is much more work than buying a house. If you’ve never sold a home before, you may be surprised at how complex it can be. From determining the correct listing price, to navigating contractual agreements; it’s an exhausting process. The best place to start is by choosing a good Realtor who you […]
Making an offer on a house is based on a wide variety of factors, and real estate is very property-specific. Among those home buying factors are the health of the overall market, the physical condition of the house, desirability of the neighborhood, sales prices of “comps” (nearby comparably sized homes), resale potential and seller motivation. […]