Real Estate Blog
7 Things Your Inspector Wishes you Knew
A home inspector can make or break a sale for both sellers and buyers. That’s why, no matter whether you’re buying or selling, the home inspection process can be somewhat terrifying! For sellers, it’s a stark reminder of the nagging issues you might have turned a...
10 Questions To Ask When Buying A Home
You’ve finally found it: a home you’re swooning over and dying to own. From the exposed ceiling beams to the hardwood floors, this feels like the place. So what’s next? Don’t just stand there dumbstruck; it’s time to dig deeper and ask questions—and not just the kind...
What Is a Spec Home?
Do you like the idea of living in a brand-new home, but don’t want to wait for it to be built? Then buying a spec home might be the perfect solution. Short for a “speculative home,” this type of house is built without a specific buyer in mind. Builders erect these...
What Is A 1031 Exchange?
Anyone new to real estate investing may hear some terms thrown around that they may not fully understand. One of these terms is the “1031 exchange,” which is a common tax strategy that can help real estate investors expand their portfolios and raise their net worth....
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!...