You've found a great house and you're considering putting in an offer...but then you notice something on the Sellers Disclosure Statement... When purchasing a new home, it's easy to get carried away if you find one that meets all your needs. In some ways, when you first "meet" the home, it can be a bit [...]
While Millennials – those who were born between 1982 and 2004 – account for a significant share of recent home buyers, the reality is that today, the rates of home ownership for people who are under age 35 still remain at their lowest level in decades. For some, income may be an issue. But for [...]
Based on information from the National Association of Realtors “2016 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers,” the hardest part of purchasing a new home is coming up with the funds that are needed for its down payment. In many cases, the purchaser of a home that is being financed will need at least 5 to [...]
Now that summer is behind us and the leaves will soon be starting to change colors, many home sellers may be getting worried that it will become more difficult to attract potential buyers. But the reality is that autumn can still be a great time to find that ideal purchaser for your home - especially if [...]
Selling your home can be fraught with many anxious moments - especially when you get a call from your agent saying that you have an offer. But in some cases, the excitement of receiving an offer can soon be followed with disappointment when you learn that the potential buyer has submitted a lowball offer. If [...]
Since the economic crisis of 2008, getting a home mortgage has been a bit more difficult for many home purchasers. In fact, gone are the days of simply signing on the dotted line with no real financial qualifications. The good news is, though, that interest rates are, for the most part, still at historical lows. And, [...]
As the end of summer quickly approaches, many home sellers may be disappointed as the "peak" home buying season is also coming to a close. But, if you still don't have a SOLD sign in your front yard, there are some steps that you can take to help sell your home quickly in the offseason. [...]
So, you've got a good solid contract on the home you have for sale, and you're ready to move on...or at least you thought you were. But you've now received a call from your agent who said that your buyer backed out. Now what can you do? Unfortunately, even though you had a written contract, [...]
You've found the house of your dreams and you are ready to make an offer. It's in the ideal location, and the property and yard are absolutely perfect. The only problem is that you don't have an ample amount of cash on hand, so you may need to borrow some - or all - of [...]
While moving to a new home can be exiting, there can also be some stressful moments involved – at least until you are all settled in. This could especially be the case if you have small children and you want to ensure that your new home is safe for toddlers, that you have made provisions [...]