No one wants to hear this, but I’m saying it anyway. Real estate is the best long-term financial investment. Phew…that’s a relief. With the real estate market in the dumps for several years now, it is not easy to get back into the pro-property mind-set. But, it is exactly at these times that you should […]
Continue readingA recent survey of 1,000+ homeowners and future buyers confirmed the old adage, “Location, Location, Location.” The result of the survey showed that the top priorities for buyers are: Ease of commuting by car: 38%, Access to health and safety services: 34%, Family-friendly neighborhood: 33%, Availability of retail stores: 32%, Access to cultural activities: 21%, […]
Continue readingIt may be a drag to be on the market forever, to the point that you are either totally stressed out by the housing situation or that you completely forgot that you are trying to sell in the first place. Well, either way, do me a huge favor. Get those photos update on MLS! I […]
Continue readingAs any daredevil, extreme sports addict or adrenaline junkie knows, well-grounded preparation for the specific task at hand is what takes the fear out of trying. The sometimes risky sport of home buying is no different. Those who’ve suffered the agony of defeat in what’s likely the most dangerous consumer game, learned the hard way […]
Continue readingZillow recently reported that 36% of homes nationwide sold in January did so at a loss. That makes for bad real estate times. But, alas, sometimes we have to move regardless of what the market is doing. Our lives change and we can’t stay in our homes for whatever reason. Sellers are making some mistakes […]
Continue readingFinding the right home takes some thought and patience. Buying a home takes a bit of guts and trust in oneself. But even with all of those things in place, there are some unseen traps out there for buyers which will waste your time and drain your energy. Knowing where to look and how to […]
Continue readingIn a buyers’ market, selling your home can be a frustrating lesson, especially if you make costly mistakes that can slow your sales opportunities. According to an article by Zillow, about 36 percent of homes nationwide sold for a loss in January. As spring rolls in and buyers head out to shop for their perfect […]
Continue readingYes, even in a buyer’s market, a buyer is not in total control of the outcome of an offer to purchase. There are many situations in which properties are hot, and they will have several offers from buyers. Situations in which you, as a buyer, may not be holding all the cards include buying properties […]
Continue readingNot every market is struggling. The truth is that many desirable neighborhoods and zip codes are still experiencing healthy inventory levels and conditions that promote multiple offers. As a home buyer in these markets, how can you be competitive? First, and perhaps most importantly, be ready to buy. Readiness is not impulsiveness, however. Before you […]
Continue readingHome sellers are reluctant to say no to offers these days. The fear of losing a buyer overwhelms the reasoning behind selling in the first place. In such a strong buyer’s market, it is very common to find a home seller ready to take imperfect offers and risky buyers. There are three reasons, though, that […]
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