When you first start looking into buying a home, the amount of information out there can be overwhelming. While there is nothing quite like the having an experienced real estate agent to guide the home buying process, there are steps you can take on your own to prepare for your eventual first home purchase. Check… Read More »
Buying a home for the first time can be incredibly stressful, mostly due to the plethora of information to sort through, steps and paperwork required, and many different homes available to pick and choose from. In order to ensure the best experience possible when searching for and buying a first home, it’s best to prepare… Read More »
What is Absorption Rate Absorption Rate is a calculation used to determine the number of months it would take to sell real property. Very simply, the Absorption Rate is calculated by taking the number of homes sold in a specific time period and dividing it by the number of homes currently on the market. How… Read More »
Homebuyers and sellers share one important concern: a successful transaction. An important step is the appraisal. An appraisal is an important part of the purchase of the home as it sets the value of the home. This is most important when financing or refinancing your home as a bank will only loan money based on… Read More »
Updating your home to appear more chic is completely doable on a budget. Just how far you can go depends on how much you’re willing to spend. PAINTING Painting can get expensive if you do the entire home. But there are certain things you can paint that will inject new life into a room. Older… Read More »
Some deal killers are unavoidable, while others are preventable to ensure a sale. MAINTENANCE The top deal killer in real estate is usually the lack of maintenance on the home. Most of these items usually come up in the home inspection phase of the deal which costs the buyer money for the inspection and the… Read More »
When buying a home these are the things you should consider before putting in an offer: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION You’ve probably heard this before but it is the most important thing because this cannot be changed. Look at proximity to your work, noise from neighbors and nearby traffic, and access to shopping, schools, and transportation.… Read More »
