Buying your first home is a very exciting life milestone that can be both exciting and surprising. Those that have been homeowners for a while can tell you that there are some things that caught them by surprise about owning a home. They can share both the good and the bad of homeownership. Facebook asked first-time home buyers what were the unexpected that homeowners should know. There are 4,600 new...
Owning a home is both special and valuable to your pocket. When doing any kind of renovation, you will want to choose wisely because not all renovation projects will increase your home's value. Here are some budget-friendly projects that professionals in the industry say will help you get a return on your investment. Upgrade Flooring Flooring is one of the first things a potential homebuyer sees when...
Vinyl siding is very popular among homeowners because it is durable, affordable and aesthetically pleasing. It can work for any style of home and comes in tons of colors and textures. Here are five reasons professionals suggest using vinyl siding. 1. Minimal Maintenance The easier to maintain the better with the typical lifestyle hustle and bustle. Vinyl siding is easy to clean and upkeep. If you...
Purchasing or selling real estate, especially residential, can be a confusing and stressful time. In fact, it can be one of the most complicated transactions you might go through in life. This is where a good real estate agent comes to the rescue. Real estate professionals will make sure the process from start to finish runs smoothly. Finding the right real estate professional is very important during the...
Buying a home is one of the most exciting yet stressful times in your life. If you have been searching and found the perfect home, you will want to make the best offer to ensure the seller accepts. In today's market, it is very important to make an offer that will beat out all the other offers on the table. Here are some key steps to take when making an offer on your dream home. 1. Be Prepared and Do...
According to the Mayflower 2022 Finding Home Study, 64% of those that were part of the survey said that finding the perfect home is a life goal. This goal can be done even if you are a tenant and are in a rental. Taking the journey of moving from place to place is just a smaller step on the grand scale of owning your dream home. Renting a home instead of owning one does have both its good and bad...
Purchasing a home can be both exciting and stressful but it can also be expensive. One of those expenses is the home inspection. Many homebuyers want to skip this expense because they feel a home inspection is an unnecessary expense but this is not the case. A home inspection is very beneficial and can reveal both minor and major problems with a home. A home inspection will find any problems that can...
No matter if you are buying a home, selling a home, or refinancing a home, a home appraisal is an important part of the process. If you are in any of these categories or will be in the future, it is a smart idea to understand what an appraiser looks for when they appraise your property. Let's start with the basics. Home appraisers have a checklist that they go by each time they make a visit to a...
We are in a volatile economic market, so is it a good time to make a major purchase? Most of us will want to hold on to what we have in the bank because we don't know what the future may bring. Even if we have a bit in our savings we could use to make a major purchase, the majority think that is an unwise financial decision. Experts today disagree saying that spending during this crazy economic storm...
The real estate market has been very active over the past several years but it seems that it is currently taking a bit of a slow turn. The COVID-19 pandemic that turned the housing market into a bidding war frenzy is a thing of the past. The industry is showing signs of a more stable and balanced market between sellers and buyers. According to a survey done by Lower, a fintech mortgage lender, six in ten...