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A Guide to What ACTUALLY Matters When Buying or Selling
When it comes time to buy or sell a home, many people feel overwhelmed by the vast amount of information and processes needed. Between information from the internet, friends, and family, it can be hard to tell what’s actually needed and what’s overkill. In this guide,...
Deciphering an Offer: The Savvy Seller’s FAQ
Selling a home is a major transaction, no matter if it's your first time or your tenth time. It's not just about the highest offer, but about securing the best deal. If you have multiple offers or are evaluating the strength of an offer, it's crucial to look beyond...
How Much Selling Your Home REALLY Costs
Selling your house can be a daunting task—and it's not just about the list price. It is crucial to understand the actual cost of selling your home to maximize your profit while still receiving top-notch service. In this article, we'll go over the expenses that many...
Should I Sell My House Now? What to Expect in 2024
Note: This article is a rewrite from 2023, updated for current market conditions. The extreme seller’s market left a deep impression on the housing market. For a brief period, sellers were able to ask for anything and everything—and plenty of buyers were willing to...
Will Home Prices Drop in 2024? What Experts Predict
Many homebuyers and sellers are eager to know if home prices will drop in 2024. The shifting market has everyone wondering how it will affect them. We may be in the midst of a housing market correction. Keep reading to find out why experts anticipate minimal home...
Is 2024 a Good Year to Buy? 9 Tips for Homebuyers
Buyers who heard about the crazy competitive market of last year should be advised: homes are now sitting on the market for longer, so if you’re not sure about a property, you likely have time to think it over. December '23 saw homes on market for a median of 61...
How Real Estate Agents Get Paid
Trying to navigate a real estate transaction can feel like learning a new language. There's a big difference between knowing the basics and being fluent and visiting a country where you only know how to say "Hi" and "Where is the bathroom?" A reliable real estate...
Unpacking the Sitzer-Burnett Verdict: What It Means for You as a Homeowner
On October 31st, the real estate world was turned upside down with the conclusion of the Sitzer-Burnett class action lawsuit. What’s Sitzer-Burnett? Unless you are paying close attention to the ins and outs of the Real Estate industry, you’ve probably never heard of...
Simplify Your Space: A Comprehensive Guide for Downsizing Your Home
An influx of homeowners are seeking to transition into a more compact living space. This article is your companion in your pursuit of a decluttered, serene, and simplified existence Reap the Rewards of Compact Livingho The move to a smaller living space is more than...
Should I Wait to Buy a House? What a Higher Mortgage Rate Means
Mortgage rates have been on a journey this year - and it’s the sort of journey that makes buyers very wary of entering the market. Many are waiting, hoping that rates will fall a point or two - allowing them to save $100 or more on their monthly mortgage payment as a...
1% Commission Real Estate: Does it Work?
Five years ago, the median home in the U.S. sold for $217,600. Today, that figure has jumped to $425,600. In a typical home sale, the home seller pays for both the buyer agent and the listing agent’s commission. Five years ago, that would’ve meant paying an average of...
Can I Buy Down My Mortgage Rate? Unlocking Rate Savings
Although many home searchers tend to hyper-focus on a home’s sticker price, the impact of the mortgage rate is equally important. A great rate can shave hundreds of dollars off the monthly mortgage payment, while a high rate can push a home out of reach. Now that...
Trelora Joins Newfound: A Partnership for Growth and Innovation in Real Estate
Today is a remarkable day for Trelora as we announce our integration into the Newfound family. Together with Houwzer and other leading brands, we're embarking on a journey of growth, innovation, and client-focused solutions. From big opportunities for for consumers to...
Is it Cheaper to Buy or Build a New House? Experts Weigh In
There is a frustrating lack of available homes for sale in real estate markets around the country. Many would-be homeowners find themselves outbid again and again in ultra-competitive markets – despite offering to pay full, or even above asking price. The available...
Old House vs New House: the Pros and Cons
According to data from Trulia, the American public is fairly split on whether they prefer a newly built home or an old home. Assuming the same price, 41% of Americans prefer to buy a newly built home, while 21% prefer an existing home. But the remaining 38% have...
Demand Increases for New Construction Homes: What’s Behind the Boom?
Plenty of homebuyers are fed up with the current housing market. But what if new construction homes are the secret sauce to getting a home you love—with a rate you can afford? Demand has been rising for new construction, and that’s only likely to increase over the...
Closing Costs in California: What You’ll Pay
Planning for closing costs is essential for having a positive homebuying experience. Closing costs are fees that need to be paid upfront (unlike the down payment). Closing costs vary widely depending on the home, the neighborhood, and especially the state. Are you...
Arizona Closing Costs Decoded: Everything Homebuyers Need to Know
Closing costs are a key part of buying a home - yet too frequently, they come as a surprise to first-time homebuyers. It’s important to account for closing costs because they can add thousands of dollars to the overall amount of money buyers need to bring with them to...
4 of the Best Places to Live in Florida for Remote Work
CNBC recently ranked Florida one of the top five states for remote work in the US. Why move to Florida? Florida offers a tempting combination of a relatively low cost of living, plentiful career opportunities, and vacation-worthy weather. “Florida is a...
Florida Housing Market: What to Expect From 2023
The rapid property appreciation experienced in 2021 hit Florida especially hard. At its peak in May, home prices increased 23% year-over-year. An influx of remote workers post-COVID, as well as people fleeing from high cost-of-living metro areas in states...
Closing Costs in Florida: What Homebuyers Need to Know
Potential home buyers typically budget for their down payment, but people new to buying a home may forget about closing costs completely. They shouldn’t, though: closing costs represent a substantial amount of money - sometimes as much as the down payment. In Florida,...
15 Essential Questions to Ask a Realtor
If you’re planning to buy a home, there’s a good chance you’ve thought about the kind of home you’d like to buy. And if you have a home to sell, you’ve likely pondered how much your property could sell for. But buyers and sellers often forget to think critically about...
CA Seller Disclosure Form: 16 Things You’ll Need to Know
For home buyers, the seller’s disclosure statement is an essential tool for understanding what exactly they’re buying. And for sellers, the form is a way to document their knowledge of the home. The disclosure document outlines the benign, like the appliances that...
How to Save Money When Selling a House in California (without resorting to FSBO)
The cost of buying a home has skyrocketed, especially in California - so when you sell your house, it helps to make as much money as possible (while adding the least amount of stress). Opting to sell your house “for sale by owner” (FSBO) is one solution that can...
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