You have a checklist when it comes to things you want to look for in your home search, but there are some things you might also want to check out when visiting a listing. The neighborhood If you are unfamiliar with the neighborhood that a listing is in, you might want to drive around the spot several different times throughout the day. Going through at night will give you a good idea if the area is...
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We are always thinking of lists during the holiday season, well one list that is important all year round is a checklist to complete when you are selling your home. Selling your house is a big life event and you want to make sure everything is ready to go before listing. Here is a checklist for what you need to do before you sell. 1. Declutter and Depersonalize This is an important step to start...
The past several years have seen a volatile housing market, but what does it look like at the end of 2023? If you are looking for a home or want to start looking for one, here are the numbers and stats for 2023. Remember this is both an emotional and financial decision that can impact many years to come. Looking back at 2022, almost half of prospective homebuyers started the process by looking at...
There are tons of tools out there both wise to use and unwise to use when it comes to determining the resale value of your home. Today's market is ever-changing, so this can be a challenge. Here are several methods from the experts you can use to determine the resale value of your home. 1. Check the Comps Comparable sales aka Comps are homes that are around yours and similar to yours that have sold...
Buying a home is a very important step in your life, so you want to make sure you are ready and you are choosing the right property. So before you make an offer, answer these questions through your real estate agent or the current homeowner. 1. How much are the other homes selling for in the area? This is a great question for your real estate agent. They know the current local market inside and...
Selling your home and buying a new one can be both exciting and stressful at the same time. If you are trying to sell a home and purchase a home at the same time this is just an added stress. Here are some tips from Rocket Mortgage on how you can do this with ease. 1. Go With the Pros Whether you are purchasing a home or selling a home, you need to start with the professionals. The first step is to...
There are three things everyone wants when they are selling their home, sell it for the most money, in a short timeframe and without many hassles. Here are a few reasons why your home might not be selling in today's housing market. Limited Access - If You Can't Show It, You Can't Sell It. If you want to sell your home, you have to be willing to show your home most any time. If a seller limits the...
Finding a home is just one of the many steps you have to take in order to become an official homeowner. Once you have found your home, you have to make an official offer. All offers must be done in writing to be official. The Residential Purchase Agreement does vary from state to state, so using a local real estate agent is the best way to go. Most Purchase agreement forms are very detailed with tons of...
Homeowners insurance covers both damages to your property and liability, even if it is done by your household pet. There are certain exceptions, such as natural disasters. and it will not cover flooding, earthquakes, or poor maintenance. If you need flood insurance in your area, you will need to go to the National Flood Insurance Program. This also rings true for earthquake coverage which also needs to be...
Anyone who is thinking about or in the process of buying a home needs to know their credit score. Your credit score can make or break your qualifying for a home loan. A lender wants to make sure you will make your payments on time, pay back your debts and be reliable. “Your credit score is one of the most important factors lenders consider when you apply for a mortgage. Not just to qualify for the...