Real Estate Blog
Should I Offer a Discount When Selling?
When your home is on the market, it needs to stand out from the crowd. And certain features like beautifully appointed open kitchens or impeccable hardwood floors are great at drawing eyeballs for listings. But what if you can’t afford to renovate—even if certain...
Good Credit Score To Buy a House
If you’re hoping to buy a home with a conventional mortgage, one number you’ll want to get to know well is your credit score. Also called a credit rating or FICO score (named after the company that created it, the Fair Isaac Corporation), this three-digit number is a...
How To Make A Winning Offer On A House
You’ve seen every house on the market and you’ve finally found the spot you can’t wait to call home. In fact, you’ve mentally decorated it and planned your new life, down to the barbecues and block parties you’ll have with your awesome new neighbors. Sweet! Slow down...
Five Ways to Elevate Your Bathroom Design
For those who aim to embrace the hottest bathroom trends, the latest pink craze is probably tempting. But for anyone who prefers a more understated design, a neutral color scheme is tough to top. This week, we found five Instagram looks that embody an upscale, neutral...
How to Negotiate Like a Pro
Most house hunters hope to find that hidden gem: a great house listed at a low price. While that occasionally happens, it is more common for buyers to try to create their own discount by making a lowball house offer. But that bargain-hunter’s strategy can backfire. A...
Six Homebuyer Mistakes To Avoid
Thinking of buying a home right now? You’re certainly not alone, as we’re sure you’ve noticed. With the busiest season for house hunting well underway, sellers are throwing open their doors—and buyers (aka your competition) are showing up in droves. So how do you win...