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Do Open Houses Work? Things to Consider
The question of open houses and their legitimacy for selling homes is a question that's been asked by real estate agents and consumers for over a hundred years. However, the question of “do open houses work” depends on the goal the seller and the real estate agent is...
Market Pulse – Raleigh October 2020
Autumn weather or not, the Triangle real estate market is staying hot, hot, hot. All stats below are based on End of Month in September vs August: Homes on the market - 4,826 vs 5,436 (down 11%) Median days on market - 5 vs 5 (no change) New homes on the market...
Market Pulse – Phoenix October 2020
Heading into fall, it’s finally starting to cool down a bit … weather-wise. But that’s not the case for the Phoenix metro real estate market. All stats below are based on End of Month in September and August: Homes on the market - 12,296 vs 11,140 (up 11%)...
Market Pulse – Seattle October 2020
As autumn rolls in, and we head into the cooler months, that doesn’t indicate a cool-down in the Seattle area real estate market. All stats below are based on End of Month in September vs August: Homes on the market - 6,408 vs 6,626 (down 3%) Median days on the market...
Market Pulse – Denver October 2020
Leaves are starting to fall, and so are the temps (especially at night). But the Denver metro real estate market isn’t showing any signs of cooling off. All stats below are based on End of Month in September vs August: Homes on the market - 5213 vs 5968 (down...
Expenses You Can Deduct When Selling a Home
If you’re trying to sell your house or have recently sold and were fortunate enough to have gained a profit from the sale, you can be sure the government is going to want a piece of the pie. Have you wondered what expenses you can deduct when selling a home? As a...
Selling Your House After a Divorce
After a divorce takes place, many people are presented with the opportunity to move on with their lives. However, a divorcing couple will almost certainly have financial obligations that must be taken care of depending on the divorce agreement, one of which might be...
Zoom Towns – Do They Make Sense?
Are Zoom towns where a large majority of Zoomers (Gen Z) live? Nope. Are they community digital chat spaces where people spend time together on Zoom? You’re getting closer but not quite. Zoom towns are actual growing towns where people have moved, often from more...
The Best Neighborhoods in Raleigh
The current population of Raleigh, NC is 481,958. Not only that, but the population continues to grow. There’s a good reason why — Raleigh is an amazing place to live. Raleigh (nicknamed "city of oaks") is home to many great companies, creating lots of job...
Best Neighborhoods in Phoenix
Phoenix is the fastest growing business and residential area in Arizona with over 10 vibrant neighborhoods to choose from. According to a recent census, it's home to over 1.6 million residents from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Located in the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix...
Best Seattle Neighborhoods to Live In
As one of the most beautiful and culturally-diverse cities in the United States, every neighborhood in Seattle has its own unique feel. No matter what inspires you, Seattle can easily accommodate. And as you plan your visit or move to Seattle, keep these best Seattle...
What is Redlining?
Redlining in real estate has been going on at least formally since 1934, when the National Housing Act was created, which also established the Federal Housing Administration. According to the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which made redlining officially illegal,...
Find Your Dream Home
It’s the American dream that you may have thought about for a significant chunk of your life - finding and buying your own perfect home. And while it can be quite a rollercoaster ride to find the perfect home, there are a number of things you can do to make it easier...
What’s the Difference Between a Title and a Deed?
In real estate, many people use the term deed and title as if they are the same thing. But in reality, while they are related, they are not the same thing at all. Definition differences: deed versus title During the home buying process, a deed is a legal...
What is FSBO? Know This Beforehand
So perhaps you’ve been thinking about selling your house, but you don’t want to pay thousands in commissions. Or perhaps, you’re searching for a new home online and keep running across the term “FSBO.” Here is what you need to know. What does FSBO stand for? FSBO,...
What is a Home Appraisal?
When buying or selling a property, a home appraisal is a critical step of the process. But what is a home appraisal anyway? Quite simply, a home appraisal is a licensed appraiser’s unbiased opinion (and comprehensive report) of a property’s market value based on...
Top 8 Home Staging Tips You Need to Look Into
You’re putting your home on the market and want it to show its absolute best. So, it is crucial that you highlight everything your home has to offer when you show it to potential buyers. According to the National Association of Realtors, 49% of agents believe that...
How to Price a House – A Complete Guide
If you know the real estate business, you already know competition is the name of the game. Embrace competition, if you are deciding to sell your home with an agent or as a for sale by owner. In the end, what selling a home is all about is the competition to sell as...
How to Airbnb Your House: Things to Consider
Many homeowners these days are considering renting out their spare rooms or entire homes on Airbnb (or other short term rental sites) to make some extra cash. It’s a tempting endeavor to pursue because many homeowners have empty rooms they can share or may be out of...
What Is an ADU? Things to Know
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have grown in popularity as home prices rise along with the cost of living. Accessory dwelling units are helping people adapt to these trends by allowing them to share common living spaces with other people. Before building an ADU, it’s...
What Is a Pre-Inspection: Should a Seller Do It?
While it’s almost always the case that a prospective home buyer will have a home inspected before finalizing an offer to buy a house, the home seller also has the option to have a pre-listing inspection done before their home even goes on the market. That’s right,...
What Is A Probate Sale? The Basics
Probate sales can provide unique opportunities to buy a home for less money, but they tend to me more complicated than a traditional real estate transaction because they involve a long and drawn out process. A buyer looking to buy a house in probate will need to...
How To Remove PMI: 3 Options To Consider
One of the main barriers to buying a home is coming up with a 20% down payment needed to secure a conventional mortgage. If a buyer doesn't have the 20% down payment that mortgage lenders want to see, then he or she will have to make PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)...
What Is a Sheriff Sale?
As the name might suggest, a sheriff sale is a court-ordered sale of property, if the property owner is unable to make good on paying for that property. A sheriff sale is a public auction where property, in real estate obviously this is typically a house, is...
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