If you’re searching for a new home, it’s helpful to know the terms commonly used to describe home and property types. After all, the types of houses you consider purchasing can affect your mortgage and home insurance. There are 2 ways different types of houses...
Best Places to Live in Georgia: Top 6 Cities Considering a move to Georgia? Or maybe you’re already a Georgia resident and just looking for a change of scenery in “the Peach State”. Then you’ve come to the right place. We’re looking at the 6 best places to live...
Zillow is one of the most popular real estate search sites available online. The database contains millions of homes for sale or rent across the U.S. in which users can search based on a variety of factors. A key feature available to Zillow users is an automated...
Congratulations! You’ve made it through the gauntlet of searching for a house through submitting a successful offer for the house you love. But you still need to make it down the home stretch to the close date. So how long does it take to close on a house? The...
A residential appraisal is an unbiased estimate of the true (or fair market) value of what a home is worth, in the current real estate market. Buyers typically need a mortgage loan to afford a home. As a result, a mortgage lender will order an appraisal to ensure that...
Anyone who has ever bought or sold a home knows just how critical it is to hire the right real estate agent. Real estate is a saturated industry and has relatively low barriers to entry. So, unfortunately it’s easy for someone without sufficient experience to enter...
The 2021 housing market is unlike any other. As mortgage rates dropped, so did inventory of homes to choose from. Not to mention, demand is up and has driven home values up with it. If you’re a buyer, chances are you know first hand how hard it is to purchase a home...
When you buy a home, it’s not only about mortgage lenders, real estate agents, sellers and you the buyer, you also need to work with a title company too. What does a title company do? Do you need a title company? A title company executes a title search to make...
As the coronavirus outbreak dwindles down, we at Trelora and in the real estate community have a continued responsibility to do our part to keep people safe. And we can do this while we help clients buy and sell homes. We’re not epidemiologists or healthcare workers....
First time home buyer programs are loan programs designed to help a wide range of people afford to purchase a home. Most people would rather own their home rather than rent but think that it is too far out of reach because of rising housing costs. What most...
When times are tough, and money is tight, there are still some options when you want to buy a house. You may be low on savings, or perhaps you just don’t want to lose hard-earned money to a real estate down payment. Is it possible to buy a home with no money down? In...
Lucky you, you’ve received an excellent offer on your house, and you’re on the home stretch to selling your home. Unfortunately, there’s always a chance, however small it might be, that your offer could fall through. This can especially happen if there are...
A plat map (sometimes simply called a “plat”) is a legal document showing the division of a piece of land into specific lots. Reviewing a property’s plat map as well as the more detailed plot map can help determine exactly what property is being bought or sold. A...
Want to get away? Whether it’s the sudden knowledge that you can work from home all the time now, or you’re just trying to get away from the general hustle and bustle of city life, why not get away to a rustic log cabin that still has all the modern amenities? It also...
A home warranty is a great way to protect your home, and your budget, but what exactly is it? These plans aren’t necessary for everyone, so let’s look at the details and you can decide if this is a beneficial option for your situation. What is a Home Warranty? A home...
If you’re in the market for a new home, you may have come across the term “HUD Home” in your search. These homes can be a great opportunity for buyers, and even offer cost savings. But it’s important to do your research. Let’s look at what a HUD home is and how to buy...
After all your hard work searching, you’ve finally found your dream home, and you’re ready to make an offer. Few things in life are more stressful and exciting than this time, and rightfully so. But now that you’re here, what is a fair price to pay? How to tell what...
You don't need to be intimidated by the idea of an inspection, and the cost of it isn't too bad either. If you’re in the market to buy a home, an inspection of the home you're considering is essential. It may not seem necessary if the home looks great on the surface,...
So you know that renting doesn’t allow you to build equity, but you aren’t sure you can afford a mortgage right now, this is when rent-to-own comes into play. Buyer and sellers can benefit from a rent-to-own agreement, but it’s essential that both parties fully...
It’s a commonly asked question - how much does it cost to build a house vs buying a pre-existing house? You’d think there would be an easy answer to that simple question, but there isn’t. The answer you seek will arise from many different factors that you need to...
As temperatures rise, so does the amount of inventory on the market. However, we are still experiencing a strong sellers market. There is still a drastic shortage of homes on the market and sellers are in high demand. This is the ideal time to sell as buyers are...
Most people looking to buy or sell a house have an idea of what a buyer’s or seller’s agent is. Although, you might not understand entirely what each does for their respective parties. In many states recently, transaction brokers have started to appear as one of many...
Understanding what you need to buy a house can be stressful, and while it’s something most people do in their lifetime, not many are taught how the process works. But armed with the correct information, you can feel confident you have everything you need to buy a...
Why not get a log cabin? Their rustic beauty has made them a classic American home. It also helps that they're tucked away in some pretty gorgeous places. We broke down some of the best and most interesting log cabin homes currently for sale across Colorado, so you...