Buyers Things Homebuyers Do to Get a Better Deal That May Cause a Seller to Reject Their Offer Of course you want to try and negotiate the best price and terms when you’re buying a house. But in order to actually successfully buy a house, you need a seller to agree to your price and terms. Unfortunately, some buyers make mistakes that don’t go over well with sellers, and they end up with a worse deal than they could’ve […]
Buyers Fed Reserve Predicted to Cut Rates 6 Times in 2024, but buyers May Not Want (Or Need) to Wait If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you’re probably wondering if (and when!) mortgage rates will come down. So the recent news that ING Economics predicts that The Federal Reserve will cut rates 6 times starting in the second quarter of 2024 is probably music to your ears! But it also might be making you think that you still have a […]
Buyers Is “House Hacking” Your Ticket to Buying a Home Renting or buying a house is always one of life’s biggest expenses, but lately it’s been even more difficult than usual for many people to afford, which has led to a lot of young adults (and even some older ones) to move back in with their parents. In the past, once you graduated from high school or […]
Buyers Some Things Sellers Leave Behind That Annoy Buyers You’re supposed to leave your house in “broom clean” condition for the buyer when you sell your house, which leaves a lot of room for interpretation. It often boils down to sellers feeling like they left the place looking immaculate, and buyers wondering if the seller even owned a broom. The point is, it’s kind of […]
Buyers Qualify as a 1st-Time Homebuyer for a Mortgage, Even If You Owned a Home in the Past! Many first-time buyers could use some help qualifying for their first mortgage, which is why the government and financial institutions have developed specific first-time homebuyer programs to help ease the burden and make the dream of owning a home a reality. By the sounds of it, a first-time homebuyer loan probably sounds like it’s only available to someone who’s never bought a home […]
Buyers Selling Your Home? Make Sure to Avoid These Common Buyer Turnoffs When you sell your home, you want it to appeal to as many buyers as possible. But there are certain things that can instantly make buyers say “no thanks” to your home, even if the issues are easily fixable and the home could actually be a good fit for them. So what, exactly, are those turn-offs, […]
Buyers Moving? Avoid These Common Mistakes Moving can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re moving to a new city or state. There’s a lot to do, and if you don’t know how to navigate the process, you might make a few mistakes that can make the process more stressful and expensive than necessary. So what, exactly, are some mistakes homeowners make when […]
Buyers Thinking About Selling Your House? There Is Buyers Out There! It’s hard to escape the talk about rising interest rates and how they’re supposedly scaring away potential homebuyers. So if you’ve been thinking about selling, there’s a good chance it might be causing you to put those plans on hold and wait for buyers to re-enter the market. But before you put your home sale plans […]
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Buyers Buying a Home? Here’s What Home Inspectors Want You to Know A home inspection is an important part of the home buying process, which is why there are certain things that home inspectors wish they could tell buyers before the inspection to make the process easier, smoother, and less stressful for everyone involved. So what, exactly, are those things? A recent article from realtor.com outlined the top things home inspectors wish buyers […]
Buyers 10 Things Most Home Sellers Overlook When it Comes to Keeping Their Home “Show Ready” According to a recent study, the average person’s home is only completely clean 11 days per year! It also revealed that the definition of “completely” is a bit generous. Many of the people surveyed admitted that they tend to focus their attention on a few obvious things, like their rugs and floors, but ignore the finer details […]
Buyers Common Questions About Homeowner Associations Homeowners associations — more commonly known as HOAs — are neighborhood organizations that are responsible for the care and upkeep of the area, and require residents of the community to pay fees (either monthly, quarterly, or annually) to cover the costs of that care and upkeep. Not all neighborhoods have HOAs, but they’re pretty common, […]
Buyers Selling Your Home? Don’t Tell These Lies In some situations, telling white lies or omitting the truth can be relatively harmless. But selling a home is definitely not one of those situations. Lying to potential buyers during the home sale process can put your deal in jeopardy, even if the lie seems insignificant. So, which lies do you want to avoid telling? Well, besides any of […]
Buyers Have an Upcoming Home Appraisal? A home appraisal is a key part of many home sales, but many sellers make the process harder than it needs to be because they don’t know how to navigate the process, and their lack of knowledge can be frustrating to home appraisers. So, if it was up to appraisers, what advice would they give sellers […]
Buyers Tips for Selling Your Home “As Is” When you sell your home, many buyers will try to negotiate based on the property’s condition; for example, if they find out that the roof needs to be replaced during the home inspection, they could ask you to get the roof repaired before they move in, or knock the cost off of the home price. But just […]
Buyers It’s Important to Get Your Mortgage Pre-approval Updated, Especially In This Market If you’ve been searching for a house for any amount of time, you’re probably well aware of how important it is to get a mortgage pre-approval before you even start looking at houses, or at least as early on in the process as possible. But what might come as a surprise to you is that you should […]
Buyers Don’t Let These Misconceptions Prevent You From Buying a Home If you’d like to buy a home, but feel like it’s just not something you can actually do, there’s two things you should know. One — you’re not alone. And two — you might be wrong. There are certain misconceptions that prevent many people from pursuing homeownership. But the truth is, your dream of buying a home […]
Buyers The New Rules for Buying a Home in Today’s Market In today’s hyper-competitive market, the old rules for buying a home don’t always apply. So what, exactly, are the new rules, and how can you leverage them to buy your dream home? A recent article from realtor.com outlined the rules you need to follow if you want to successfully buy a home in today’s market, including: Prepare for a marathon. Finding a […]
Buyers Compete With All-Cash Offers But there are ways to help your offer stand out and increase your chances of getting your offer accepted, even if you’re up against all-cash offers. So how, exactly, do you do that? A recent article from realtor.com outlined tips buyers purchasing a home with a mortgage can use to compete with buyers coming in with all-cash offers, including: Determine […]
Buyers Getting Ready to Buy a Home? These Money Mistakes Could Cost You Your Mortgage You were approved for a mortgage. You put in an offer on your dream home, and it was accepted. You’re just weeks (or days!) away from closing. You’re in the clear, right? Wrong. Until you’ve closed on your mortgage, there are a number of financial mistakes you can make that could cost you your home. So what, exactly, […]
Buyers Don’t Let These “What If’s” Stop You From Buying a Home Buying a home is a serious investment, which is why many would-be buyers get caught up in all the “what ifs” of things that could go wrong, and ultimately let those fears stop them from buying their dream home. But the truth is, most “what ifs” have a logical explanation, and don’t have to derail your dreams […]