When you close on a new home can be an exciting time but, before you get your hands on the keys, there are several important items that you need to take care of in order to better ensure that nothing in the process goes wrong. In those last few days leading up to the closing, [...]
If you have served in the United States military and you're in the process of looking for a home to purchase, there are several benefits that you may be eligible for when it comes to obtaining a mortgage. Just some of the key advantages of going with a VA loan can include the following: Lower [...]
If you're like most people, you will need to apply for a mortgage in order to purchase a new home. But due to all of the financial and lending industry jargon, going through the process of applying for the funds you need can be somewhat confusing. Because a home is often the largest purchase that [...]
While many people opt to forgo the "cost" of a real estate agent's commission, the reality is that having an agent who is working for you can oftentimes mean the difference between finding the right buyer quickly, or having to "carry" an empty house for a much longer period of time. There are a number [...]
If you're thinking about making a move, and you own a home that you'll be putting on the market, then one of the very first items that has likely popped into your mind is setting the price for your present residence. This, in turn, can have a big impact in terms of the down payment [...]
If you have been considering putting your home on the market, then it is likely that you will want it to show in the very best light possible. And in doing so, it could be beneficial to "stage" your home. What exactly is home staging? Staging entails filling your home with nice looking furniture, as [...]
Everyone likes to get a good deal - especially if it is on a high ticket item. For most people, the purchase of a home is the largest purchase they will make in their lifetime. So, if you are able to secure a piece of real estate at well below the asking price, it could [...]
As the summer months are fast approaching, soon it will be time to enjoy more outdoor activities. But that doesn't mean that the inside of your home should be overlooked. In fact, on the contrary - as the warm weather can provide the ideal time to cross some "cool" home projects off your list...starting with [...]
If you have ever taken a basic economics course, then you are likely well aware that price is oftentimes a result of supply and demand. With this in mind, are home sellers always more flexible in competitive markets? The answer to that is, it depends. While a "buyer's market" can certainly equate to potential purchasers [...]
While the real estate market from coast to coast has, for the most part, certainly come up since the recession of 2008, this doesn't necessarily mean that homes will automatically sell quickly - especially for asking price - if they don't have the right pricing and marketing strategies backing them up. For example, even during a [...]