Is the Housing Market Changing?
The national economy is a complex system but there are a few signs that potential homebuyers and sellers can look for that show the housing market is shifting. For the past few years, the home market in the U.S. has…
What is a Home Warranty?
Home repairs can get costly and create an unexpected hassle and financial burden. A home warranty is a great way to make those costs more predictable. A home warranty is provided through a third-party company. For a monthly premium, that…
What to Include in a Real Estate Listing
Getting ready to list your home? Great! Whether you are working with a real estate agent or listing it yourself, here are a few things that you want to include to make sure that potential buyers know the highlights of…
Should I Get a Pool? Pros and Cons
As summer temperatures reach record highs in many parts of the United States, homeowners are looking for ways to keep cool and have fun. Installing a pool sounds like a great idea, but there are things you should know before…
Prepare For Buying a Home, Ways To Boost Your Credit Score!
If you are getting ready for home ownership, you have probably taken a good long look at your personal finances. Having a great credit score can be helpful when qualifying for a mortgage. If yours is less than stellar, here…
The Value Of Hardscaping At Your Home
Curb appeal is one of the biggest factors when selling a home. Keeping the exterior of your home tidy and aesthetically pleasing can keep your neighborhood beautiful, encourage other homeowners to take pride in their homes, and attract more buyers…
What To Expect After Your Offer Is Accepted
Did your offer get accepted? If so, congratulations! One of the first major items in the escrow process is the home inspection. Hopefully you took some time for yourself to have a quick celebration but with the escrow clock ticking…
Finding a Home and Making an Offer
In earlier posts we discussed finding the right lender and realtor. Now it is time to move on to the most exciting and sometimes nerve racking part of the home buying process. It is time to search for that home…
How To Pick The Right Real Estate Agent
In our last post we talked about the pre-approval and how the two most important items that any potential home buyer needed to focus on first was their credit and their pre-approval. Assuming all looked good in those areas, the…
Two Major Items Home Buyers Need To Think About Before Contacting a Realtor.
Many people find it useful to have a checklist and on any good checklist these 2 items should be the first items on that list. as they are essential to getting the ball rolling on your dream of home ownership.…
