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...
We know how tempting it is to scroll through Zillow looking for houses. It’s like online dating, but for properties. However, what you need to know before you “swipe right” and fall in love with a house is just how variable the costs can be. An interest rate of...
Most people aren’t selling their home as an act of charity. The goal is ultimately to make money off the sale - and as much of it as they reasonably can. Yet too often, the thing homesellers focus on as the way to maintain their equity is the listing price -...
First-time homebuyers are often dismayed when they go to buy their first home, because they realize they’ve underestimated how much money it costs to buy a house. Most homebuyers know about the down payment - though 20% is the standard advice, you only really need 3%...
Realtor commissions are easily one of the most contentious aspects of real estate. Homeowners have built up equity in their home - and have often made improvements to it over the years, adding additional value - only for agent fees to take a hefty 6% bite out of their...
When it comes to buying a home, one of the most important considerations for buyers is the interest rate on their mortgage. The interest rate directly impacts how much a buyer will pay over the life of their loan, as well as their monthly mortgage payments. ...
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 pay it, due to extremely low interest rates that made borrowing cheap. Now...
List price and sale price are two different things - and that’s due in part to your initial offer on a home. Making an offer on a home is an important part of the homebuying process, but many homebuyers are in the dark as to how to determine this important...
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. November '22 (the latest month on record) saw homes on...
With interest rates rising and the economy showing signs of slowing it may now be the time to sell your home. When can I sell my home for the highest price? Conventional wisdom says that the summer is the best time to sell your home, since there are the most...
An important part of homeownership is making sure your home is operating as efficiently as possible. The following simple home energy saving tips are a great way to start reducing your energy usage - and your energy bills - this season! Service your air conditioner....
Typically, the real estate market experiences a lull as colder weather sets in and many look forward to being home for the holidays. We didn’t experience this cool down last year, as COVID-19 set in and disrupted the real estate market’s usual seasonal trends. So, as...
Typically, the real estate market experiences a lull as colder weather sets in and many look forward to being home for the holidays. We didn’t experience this cool down last year, as COVID-19 set in and disrupted the real estate market’s usual seasonal trends. So, as...
If you’re in the market to purchase a new home, and filtering through real estate listings, you may come across a house that is listed as a short sale. Short sales may seem desirable because they are typically listed at a discounted price. But what exactly are these...
The housing market is hot, and it has been for over a year now. The average housing price is up, and the supply of homes to choose from is consistently down. If you’ve been wondering, “how long can this last?” you’re not alone. There is increasing concern among the...