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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...
How Much Money Do You Need for a $400k House? Let’s Break it Down
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...
Here’s Why 1% Listing Fees are the Real Heroes in Real Estate
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 -...
Closing Costs in Colorado: What Homebuyers Should Know
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: You’re Paying More Than You Think
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...
Mortgage Rate: 6.0% versus 6.5% (how much does it matter?)
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. ...
How Much to Offer on a House (and the problems with low balling)
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...
How to Sell a House in Colorado (Essential Info for 2023)
The housing market has received a reset. What was an incredibly strong seller’s market a year ago has shifted - buyers now hold power. Sellers who want to sell their homes quickly will have to pay attention to the details now, and not just rely on the super-hot market...
Can I Sell My Home Now? Questions You Need to Answer
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...
How Buying a Home Can Protect Against Inflation
Why is everything so expensive?! Rising inflation rates have affected all of us. Prices for things like gas, groceries, and other services have been rising at an alarming rate. In fact, such a dramatic inflationary period hasn't happened since the early 80's. Not only...
Top 10 Home Energy Savings Tips for Spring
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....
Can a Seller Back Out of an Accepted Offer on a House? 5 Questions to Ask an Expert
I accepted an offer on my house. I want out. So, can I back out of an accepted offer? You perfectly manicured your lawn, and staged your house for flawless photos. Then, you vacated your space for hours to allow random people to walk around and judge your private...
How to Get an Offer Accepted in 2022
Making a winning offer on a home in a seller’s market is like trying to say the alphabet backwards. It’s not easy. Sellers are focused on getting the highest price possible for their homes. While buyers continue to struggle in understanding how to get an offer...
Should I Offer Less Than Asking Price? Start Here
Buying a house is often the most expensive purchase a person will ever make in their lifetime. Knowing when to offer less than asking price might help save money in the long run. Many buyers wonder what they can offer on a house and what a seller would ultimately...
The Best Time to Buy a House: A Complete Guide
If you’ve found yourself wondering what the best time to buy a house is, there are a few different routes to get the right answer. Some recommend studying the market trends for the best interest rate. While others recommend a specific month, and even a best day of the...
How to Downsize Your Home: Important Tips to Consider
While some real estate agents might think that Always Be Closing is a mantra for their professional lives, everybody (some more than others) should partake at least a little bit in Always Be Downsizing. The human experience is one of endlessly acquiring more stuff and...
5 Mistakes Fix and Flippers Make When Choosing a Real Estate Broker
Flipping houses is a lucrative gig, many want to break into the industry but few are successful. Often, fix and flipping is romanticized by today’s popular television shows, but any seasoned real estate investor will tell you a fix and flip project is anything but...
What credit score do I need to buy a house?
Your credit score can have a major impact on your ability to buy a house and the types of loans that are best for you. Not to mention how big your down payment needs to be, and how much interest you will need to pay. For first time buyers, knowing how much house you...
Seattle Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Raleigh Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Phoenix Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Denver Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Charleston Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Atlanta Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
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