Real Estate Blog
Home Appraisals 101: 5 Things Appraisers Wish Sellers Knew
Home appraisals are a piece of the selling process where you may have to let go of the reins. Lenders often require the use of their own, FHA-approved home appraiser. That means you get zero say in who’s determining the financial value of the home you’ve lived in,...
8 Things to Consider When Buying a House
There are a lot of things to consider when buying a house. Are you ready for this? Emotionally? Financially? If you’re finally ready to get serious and buy a house, you feel primed to start poring over listings and spending your weekends open-house hopping. Exciting!...
Easy Guide to Understanding Different Types of Financing
Are there any sellers who don’t fantasize about listing their home and landing the ultimate offer they can’t refuse? In a dream world, the best offer would be from a buyer who has secured financing and offers thousands above your asking price with no contingencies....
The Bargain Hunter’s Guide to Buying a Home: 6 Ways to Get the Best Deal
Attention, coupon-clipping kings and Facebook Marketplace queens! If you’re an avowed bargain shopper who believes only chumps pay full price, the thought of purchasing a home at (or sometimes even above!) the asking price can be painful. You’re used to shopping...
How to Make an Offer on a Home That Can’t Be Refused
You’ve found the perfect house. You can already see yourself unpacking your books, pulling all the glassware out of crates, setting up the flat screen TV. You’re ready to make an offer. Nothing could go wrong now. Except, wait a minute. What if there are other offers?...
How To Be Certain That You’ve Found The One
Q: When looking for a home, how do you know if you’ve found The One? Shopping for a home isn’t all that different from looking for a mate: You scroll through tons of photos online, make mental checklists of must-haves, then try to imagine a connection that could last...