Tips for Viewing Homes with Kids
House hunting with kids can be challenging, but these tips can make the process smoother:
1. Bring Essentials
Pack snacks, entertainment, and comfort items to keep them occupied during viewings.
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Pre-Listing Decluttering Tips for a Faster Sale
A clutter-free home sells faster and for a higher price. Follow these pre-listing decluttering tips:
1. Start with High-Impact Areas
Declutter kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways first, as they create the biggest first impressions.
2. Red...
Steps to Remove Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
If you purchased a home with less than 20% down, you're likely paying Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). Here’s how you can remove it:
1. Pay Down Your Loan to 80% Loan-to-Value (LTV)
Once your loan balance reaches 80% of the home’s orig...
Home Security Basics: Essential Tips to Protect Your Home
Your home is your sanctuary, and keeping it secure should be a priority. Here are some basic yet effective security tips:
1. Secure All Entry Points
Lock all doors and windows, even when you're home. Install deadbolts on exterior doors. Rei...
Tips for Writing a Winning Offer in a Competitive Market
In today’s competitive housing market, making a strong offer can mean the difference between landing your dream home or losing out to another buyer. Here are some key strategies to ensure your offer stands out:
1. Get Pre-Approved, Not Jus...
5 Signs That You Should Take Your Home Off The Market
When you first list your home for sale, the goal is to see an offer or two from a highly qualified buyer quickly. Unfortunately, sometimes days and weeks go by without much interest. When this happens, it may be time to reevaluate the listing a...
Property Liens That Can Stop The Sale
One of the most common reasons for a home sale to fall through is the presence of property liens. Often the sellers are not even aware they have a lien on their home and the delay caused by having them removed can cause a qualified buyer to loo...
Do’s and Don’ts of a Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen remodels are the most popular project among homeowners. Who hasn’t dreamed of the perfect kitchen? Most of us, however, don’t have the budget to hand the entire design off to a professional and choose the fixtures, appliances, and e...
Homebuyer Compromises
First-time homebuyers are struggling to find affordable housing. Unlike recent years when inventory was high and finding a great home was easier, now buyers are faced with either postponing homeownership or making compromises. It may feel hard ...
Is It Time to Replace Your Roof?
Owning a home may feel like a never-ending list of to-dos. It can feel like all you do is clean and maintain your house and yard. There is a lot of truth to this, but homeownership is one of the best ways to increase wealth, so maintaining your...
What Does Pending Sale Mean?
Buying a home is a process. Once a buyer writes an offer and has it accepted, the listing is placed in a state called “pending sale.” During this stage, the principals involved perform all the elements of the contract, and once complete, th...