Getting an inspection on a property is a standard part of the buying process so you know exactly what you’re getting into. An inspection gives you a good idea of the condition of the house and if there are any problems or big repairs needed. Every buyer and seller hopes that the inspection will come back with a gold star and that everything will be good to go. But sometimes that doesn’t happen. Now...
New builds are looking better than ever, especially in a market like ours. But there are a few things you need to watch out for when buying a new build. Here’s what you need to know before you sign on the dotted line. - Have pros on your team. Make sure you have a buyer’s agent! When you start walking through model homes, a “buyer representative” will be there to help you out. But they’re there...
Right now, our market is considered a low inventory market. That means that there are considerably more buyers (demand) than there are properties for sale (supply). And that means it’s a challenge to buy a home these days. But don’t worry. With a little patience and flexibility, it’s possible! I also recommend doing the following to get a house right now: 1. Work with a buyer’s agent. A real...
If you’re thinking about selling your home, pay attention to this! These are the biggest mistakes that I see home sellers make ALL the time. Don’t be like them. Learn from their mistakes and avoid doing these 5 things. Mistake 1: Setting too high of a sales price. Most buyers filter homes by price. Pricing your home too high can make it so the best buyers for your property never even see your listing!...
When you make the decision that it’s time to sell your house, you might think that the biggest decision is over and done with. But the next choice you make has the potential to make a huge difference in the results of selling your home: whether you sell with an agent or sell your home by yourself. If you want to save time and get your home sold fast, you’ll definitely want an agent on your side. Your...
Let’s talk about one of the most critical real estate terms out there: return on investment aka ROI. If you have any investments or you’re looking at real estate, you’ve probably heard ROI thrown around a bunch. But what does it actually mean and why should you pay attention? ROI is the amount of money you get back on an investment you’ve made–like real estate. For example, if you buy a house...
In the dead of winter, home maintenance isn’t really what you want to be thinking about. Much better to be cozied up with a good show and a glass of wine, right? But home maintenance is also one of those things that you definitely don’t want to procrastinate. It’s so easy to keep saying “I’ll get to it next weekend.” But procrastinating can lead to emergencies, which tend to cost lots of cash...
If you have pets, it’s hard to imagine your life without them. But when you’re selling your home, pets can make getting and keeping your home ready for sale a little challenging. When you’re staging your home for listing photos and making sure it looks perfectly buyable during showings, keep these tips in mind. 1. For listing photos, remove all pet evidence. You don’t want to bias people against...
If you own a home, I’m guessing that you’re always looking for ways to build your equity, right? Equity is one of the biggest benefits of homeownership, so maximizing it is always a good idea because it means more money in your pocket when you sell. And that’s why I’m super excited to share 5 ways you can boost your equity all while improving your home’s energy efficiency. Buyers love energy...
If you find yourself feeling frustrated about the current housing market, you’re definitely not alone. I’ll be honest, the housing market can be super confusing because there are so many moving parts. But when you know a little more about the factors that influence the housing market, you might find that things make a little more sense. So let’s dive in! Supply and Demand: This is probably one of...
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