Owning land has been the American dream since the country began. If you are in the process of deciding this is the way you want to go, then you probably want to know how the process works. Here are the steps to take when you want to become a landowner. 1. Find a Plot of Land In today's market, this is a lot easier for you to do on your own with so many tools nowadays at your disposal. You can view...
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Buying a home is a big purchase and a life changing event. Saving for a down payment is a big part, but there are other financial preparations that need to be considered. The majority of home buyers out there do not have all the cash in one lump sum to purchase a home. Most are planning to purchase a home using a mortgage, so knowing how to be financially prepared to buy a home is imperative. When...
Selling your home is a big decision and you want to make sure it is the right choice at the right time. Professionals in the industry suggest asking yourself these three questions when deciding to sell your home. 1. Should I Wait To Sell? Even though we are currently seeing a rise in inventory, we are still very low compared to housing inventory just five years ago. The low inventory is making the...
Selling a home can be both stressful and exciting as well as time-consuming. Preparing your home to sell in any kind of market is important. During a seller's market, you still want to position your home so you will make the most of the sale even in a hot real estate market. Here are tips from industry leaders on how to do this. Price your home competitively When selling a home during a...
Natural disasters can happen at any time and you want to be protected when they do occur. Natural disasters include earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires. You want to consider the benefits of purchasing a resilient home construction and location. Instead of using all decorative features, use resilient features that will increase safety, durability and peace of mind. Resilient features...
The majority of homeowners use a real estate agent when they are ready to sell their home, in fact, 92% of homes sold last year in the U.S. were sold by an agent or a broker. A real estate agent not only helps a homeowner through the process of the sale but also after the sale goes through. It is a benefit to use an agent because they are there before the sale, during the sale and after the sale of...
Moving is one of the top five most stressful life events. Professionals in the industry had tested moving tips and tricks to make the daunting task run efficiently and effectively. Here are several tips and tricks to follow when getting ready to move. Try The Dresser Trick This one is a great secret everyone should know. You do not have to empty all of your items out of your dresser to move. ...
Selling a home is one of life's most stressful events. Using a real estate agent can help take some of the burdens off your shoulders. You will want to be on the same page so ask your agent these eight questions when you decide to sell your home. 1. What are my responsibilities? It is always smart to know what is expected of you and what is expected of your real estate agent. A real estate will be able...
Is it good or bad for a seller to get a pre-inspection? There are both pros and cons to getting a pre-inspection. You always hear of a home inspection when purchasing a home, but it's not often you hear of a pre-inspection for a potential seller before they list their home. In the current seller's market, is this a good idea? Here are some pros and cons of a seller getting a pre-inspection before...
What is keeping you from an approved offer? 1. I Need to Clean and Paint my House Before Taking any Photos. 2. I Don’t Know How to Submit the Photos. 3. My home isn’t listed for sale or I’ve already signed with a Listing Agent. 4. I think my home may need some major work done. 5. I don’t have the money to do a bunch of work on my home if you do buy it. An approved offer is a great way to go...