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The Best Time to Sell a House: A Comprehensive Guide
In real estate, timing is everything. When you’re selling your most important asset, it’s a good idea to think plan ahead based on both market and personal factors. If you have the luxury of choosing when to sell, you may be able to time the market to maximize your...
Do You Need a Home Warranty? Know This Beforehand
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...
Market Pulse: May 2021
Low interest rates have fueled a drastic increase in housing demand for an entire year now and buyers are wondering if this sellers market will ever cool off. Well, the sellers market, its higher prices and quicker sales are here to stay, for now. A slight...
What is a HUD home? Everything you need to know.
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...
What Is an Easement? What You Should Know
As you go through the home buying process, you may come across the term easement and wonder what it means and how it affects your property value. Easements are very important to a real estate transaction and therefore something you should care about when purchasing...
How Much to Offer on a House
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...
Selling a House As Is: What You Should Know
Selling your home “as is” means that you’re selling your house in its current state just as it is. This is with an understanding that no repairs will be made to it before closing, and the home will come with all its current faults and issues. Selling your house...
How Much is a Home Inspection? Know This Beforehand
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,...
How Does Rent-to-Own Work?
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...
How Much Does it Cost to Build a House?
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...
Market Pulse: April 2021
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...
What Is a Transaction Broker? Know This Beforehand
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...
What Do You Need to Buy a House?
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...
10 Colorado Summer Log Cabins That Could Be Yours
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...
What if My House Doesn’t Appraise for the Purchase Price?
Once you're under contract on your home, you’ll need to have an appraisal done. An appraisal is a professional report that helps measure a home’s true and current market value. And honestly, any homeowner can get a home appraisal at any time, if they want to pay for...
Market Pulse – Raleigh March 2021
As we move on into spring, sellers continue to enjoy a strong seller’s market, and buyers face increased competition. All stats below are based on End of Month in January vs February: Homes on the market - 3,092 vs 2,841 (down 8%)Average sales price: $352,285 vs...
Market Pulse – Phoenix March 2021
As we move on into spring, sellers continue to enjoy a strong seller’s market, and buyers face increased competition. All stats below are based on End of Month in January vs February: Homes on the market - 8,863 vs 7,365 (down 17%)Average days on the market - 43...
Market Pulse – Seattle March 2021
As we move on into spring, sellers continue to enjoy a strong seller’s market, and buyers face increased competition. All stats below are based on End of Month in January vs February: Homes on the market - 2,913 vs 2,843 (down 2%)Average days on market - 22 vs...
Market Pulse – Denver March 2021
Even with the big snows lately, sellers continue to enjoy a strong seller’s market, and buyers face increased competition as we move on into spring. All stats below are based on End of Month in January vs February: Homes on the market - 2,439 vs 2,194 (down...
How to Buy Land
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...
How to Buy a New Construction Home
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...
Do You Need an Agent to Buy a New Construction House?
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...
How Much Does It Cost to List on the MLS?
Are you looking to sell your home and wondering how much it costs to list your house on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)? Well now, you’ve come to the right place. What is the MLS? If you’re considering being a home seller, you likely know about the MLS...
How to Qualify for a DACA Mortgage
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? ...
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