What are your goals of homeownership? Whatever the reason is for owning a house will certainly affect your home buying process. A single person, a couple of friends, a married couple, and a young family will have very different sets of features that are must haves. If you’re shopping to provide a home for your child, there…
Appraisals are used for several reasons. They’re used when a home is being sold (especially if it’s a financed purchase), when an owner is refinancing their current mortgage, and/or when taking out an additional mortgage on the current home. Some may optionally get an appraisal done on the home for other purposes but it’s primary…
It’s not uncommon for buyers nowadays to consider purchasing a home jointly with a friend or partner. Real estate is an excellent financial investment and can be a very advantageous venture to all parties. However, it does not come without its potential risks. There are few things that need to be approached with caution. Here’s…
I’ve heard it said and have read it recently, that buying or selling a home is one of the most stressful things you can do. More stressful than having a child, changing a job, or retiring. Going through such a stressful event can be heightened when going alone. Although the stereotypical first-time homebuyer is believed to…
According to the latest statistics from the National Association of Realtors, millennials comprise of the largest generational group purchasing homes. At approximately 35%, homebuyers 35 years and younger lead the pack with a median age of 30 years old. The millennial generation is heavily impacting the homeownership and home sales. Since these buyers represent the biggest…
One of the top five things that I hear most buyers tell me are “must haves” while shopping for a new home is a FENCE. Sure they could always install one themselves but most buyers in most markets desire to have it built and ready prior to purchase. So the next logical question might be,…