The Down Payment Assistance You Didn’t Know About
Believe it or not, almost 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but only 13% actually use it. And if you’re hoping to buy a home, this is a mission-critical gap to clo...
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Is Your House Priced Too High?
Every seller wants to get their house sold quickly, for as much money as they can, with as few headaches as possible. And chances are, you’re no different.
But did you know one of the biggest things that could jeopardize your success is ...
Falling Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back
If you’ve been hesitant to list your house because you’re worried no one’s buying, here’s your sign it may be time to talk with an agent.
After months of high rates keeping buyers on the sidelines, things are starting to shift. Rates ...
Finding An Affordable Home in a Great Neighborhood
You have heard it a million times, “buy the worst home in the best neighborhood.” While you do not necessarily want to buy a home straight out of a horror film, finding an affordable home that might need some updating or repairs in a GREAT ...
How to Find a Pet-Friendly Neighborhood
In a tight housing market, finding the right home for you and your family may feel like a needle-in-the-haystack effort. Add to this the need for a pet-friendly neighborhood and you may feel like it is impossible. The good news is that more com...
Help! My Home is Unique – How Do I Price it Right to Sell?
Most homes can be easily priced by looking at comparable properties in the area. A real estate agent will look at recent sales of similar homes as well as market trends – is it an accelerating market or a declining market? But for sellers who...
Don’t Let “As Is” Scare You!
Seeing “as is” on a home listing can make some homebuyers nervous. The first thought often is, “what’s wrong with the home”? In fact, the term “as is” should not scare you away from a home that otherwise looks like a good fit. Und...
How To Get Designer Looks For Your Home On A Budget
Who doesn’t love to spend time browsing through home magazines? Every season there are new looks and trends. While some are easy to achieve with a little paint, others would require extensive redecorating and design. A trip to the mall with h...
Avoiding Sky-Rocketing Homeowners Insurance Rates
If you own a home, you know that you probably already maintain a homeowner’s insurance policy. Over the past few years, the cost of this insurance has soared. Wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters have caused insurance co...
Pricing Your Home for Sale When Everyone Else is Overpriced
The past few years have been exciting for home sellers. Not only were home prices historically high but buyers were well qualified and enjoying low interest rates. Today’s housing market is dramatically different in many areas of the country....
5 Commonly Overlooked Items to Address Before Listing Your Home for Sale
Selling your home is a significant step and one of large financial consequences. Of course, you want to maximize your profit to allow you to achieve your future goals. You are aware that you need to make sure the home is in good condition and h...