The longer hours of summertime provide some distinct advantages for those in the real estate market. The combination of better weather and changes in schedules creates opportunities for both sellers and buyers looking to make a summer move.
So maybe you’re sitting in your apartment in a crowded city thinking, man, even buying a house in a Zoom Town seems too crowded right now. As a good friend of mine once said, “They’re not making any more land.” How about buying your own raw land, then? And then you...
Many people have turned to buying a new construction home to get exactly what they want. The demand for new construction homes has dramatically increased in recent years. And they’ve become an easy alternative for home buyers that want to buy a new home without the...
That nice, shiny new construction house you found might look pristine and convince you that you don’t need a real estate agent to buy it. And isn’t buying a new construction home easy? There’s the model, and there’s the homes being built right next door. When...
You’d like to buy a home! But you’re not sure what kind of loan you qualify for, because you’re in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Here’s how you can get a DACA mortgage loan to buy a home when you have DACA status. What does DACA mean? ...
Considering buying a foreclosure but don’t really know how to find foreclosed homes? For home buyers, foreclosure homes can be great investment properties. But finding foreclosure properties poses challenges. And difficulties can change depending on what market you're...
Buying a pre-foreclosure house can be a good deal. But many people agree it’s a difficult way to purchase a home in distress. This is because a pre-foreclosure property is not actually listed for sale. But it is in the process of becoming a bank owned property again....
When Yogi Berra said a baseball game wasn’t over until it was over, he meant that even as much as a team might be down or up in runs, the game wasn’t over until the last pitch was made. This also applies to the real estate term “under contract.” Under contract in real...
It doesn’t matter if you’re an investor that’s bought and sold numerous houses or you’re a first-time home buyer, picking the right realtor is a tricky and stressful decision. Of course, you could go the FSBO (For-Sale-By-Owner) route and avoid listing agents...
Is it better to rent or buy a house? There are arguments for continuing to rent and for making the jump and buying. However, this question is largely dependent on several factors based on an individual's circumstances. To help you evaluate the situation, below are...
You may have seen the term “patio home” when looking at real estate and have probably wondered what it is. Well, in the United States, that means it’s a single family home that doesn’t necessarily need to have a patio. In fact, many don’t. How is that possible?...
After all your hard work house hunting, you’ve finally found your dream home, and you’re ready to write an offer. Few things in life are more stressful and exciting than this time, and rightfully so. But now that you’re here, how do you do it? How to tell what market...
Common questions we hear at Trelora are “What should I know about buying a house?” or “What if I’m a first-time home buyer?” or “What should I look for when buying a house?” So we thought we’d share our experiences with everyone. Whenever we first meet with a new...
Don’t be afraid of the word “inspection” or paying for the home inspection either. If you’re considering buying a home, a thorough home inspection of the place you’ve made an offer on is often worth its weight in gold and can ultimately save you thousands of dollars...
You’re ready to make the leap into buying a home, but you’d like a better idea of how long this process might take. If you have all your ducks in a row and are able to find a home quickly, the buying timeline can take about 4.5 months plus an additional month to 60...
Even with the deep freeze across much of the country and Punxsatawney Phil predicting a longer winter, prospective home buyers and sellers are very active and looking forward to spring. All stats below are based on End of Month in December vs January: Homes on...
Even with the deep freeze across much of the rest of the country and Punxsatawney Phil predicting a longer winter, prospective home buyers and sellers are very active and looking forward to spring. All stats below are based on End of Month in December vs...
Even with the deep freeze across much of the country and Punxsatawney Phil predicting a longer winter, prospective home buyers and sellers are very active and looking forward to spring. All stats below are based on End of Month in December vs January: Homes on...
Even with the deep freeze across much of the country and Punxsatawney Phil predicting a longer winter, prospective home buyers and sellers are very active and looking forward to spring. All stats below are based on End of Month in December vs January: Homes on...
Are you thinking about dialing it up on the opulence scale in one of the best cities in the US by buying a mansion? Their beauty makes them classic American homes. It also helps that they're tucked away in some pretty gorgeous parts of town too. We broke down some of...
If you've been renting a house for a while, you probably are asking yourself if you're ready to buy a house. Homeownership can seem a bit scary at first, but if you plan ahead, it's really not that hard to buy your first house. Remember, almost every first-time home...
North Carolina is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It’s the 28th largest and 9th most populous of the 50 United States. It’s bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Georgia and South Carolina to the south, and...
First time homebuyers aspiring to own a home will certainly be faced with many choices and challenges. One choice will be determining if it’s better to buy a house or a condo. Condos offer less upkeep, look more modern, and might seem more affordable while houses...
Happy new year! Despite the Covid pandemic and an unusually tumultuous political season, real estate remains a dependable and steady economic guidepost for thoughtful buyers and sellers. All stats below are based on End of Month in November vs December: Homes on the...
Happy new year! Despite the Covid pandemic and an unusually tumultuous political season, real estate remains a dependable and steady economic guidepost for thoughtful buyers and sellers. All stats below are based on End of Month in November vs December: Homes on the...