Real Estate Blog
How Much To Offer on a House: Should You Go Below or Above Asking Price?
How much to offer on a house will depend on many factors: the market you’re in, the property’s list price, how long it’s been on the market, and more. Of course, every homebuyer wants to score a deal. Even a small price cut can make a big difference to those monthly...
Can Upgrading to a Smart Home Increase Its Value?
During the CES 2025 in Las Vegas, several new gadgets for making your home a “smart” one debuted to an abundance of fanfare. In fact, upgrading appliances to “AI” models was a dominant topic during the conference. Several brands showcased new models featuring the...
How To Beat Out Other Buyers in a Competitive Real Estate Market
It’s official: The housing market is about to heat up. With interest rates easing, more prospective homebuyers are likely to enter the market. That means buyers will have to be competitive and creative to beat out other bids. “Though falling mortgage rates are sure to...
When Is a Home Seller Paid—and How? The Steps of a Real Estate
Congrats! You just sold your home quickly for thousands of dollars over the asking price. You may be eyeing that sell price with wide eyes, amazed that a large amount of money will soon be in your bank account. Well, the cash will get to your savings account, but...
Buying a Mobile Home: What You Need To Know
Most first-time home buyers only consider traditional single-family homes, but have you considered buying a mobile home or manufactured home? Mobile and manufactured homes, while not as popular, have one big advantage: They typically offer more space or amenities for...
How To Make Your Home More Attractive to Buyers—Especially in Colder Months
A Florida real estate broker has revealed a list of tips for how homeowners can make their properties more appealing to prospective buyers—particularly in the colder months. Chris Schwarz, a broker who owns White Whale Real Estate in the Daytona, FL, area, revealed...