You have finally found the house you want to make an offer on. However, there is a catch: showings don’t begin until Thursday and offers will be presented on Monday at noon after the open house on Sunday. You can assume that there will be multiple offers presented, but you know you must have this…
Year: 2020
What Are the Biggest Challenges Sellers Will Face in 2020?
What Are the Biggest Challenges Sellers Will Face in 2020? 2019 was a stellar year for sellers who keep the advantage going into 2020. However, according to a HomeLight Top Agent Insights Survey from Q4, over 50% reported that there is a new trend arising, and we’re veering towards a more neutral market. There is…
Costs To Consider When Renovating Your Home
Are you thinking about taking on a renovation project? Renovating a space in your home, or perhaps a whole house can be an exciting but challenging task. There are many factors to consider when deciding how to proceed: the scope of the project, timelines, and of course – the budget. An important aspect of approaching…
How To Prepare For Spring Real Estate
Whether you’re buying or selling, the spring real estate market can be a hectic and fast-paced season. The National Association of Realtors recently conducted a new consumer survey that predicts home values will continue to rise over the course of 2017. After an impressive year for the housing market in 2016, 62% of current homeowners believe it’s…
Should You Sell Or Should You Rent?
Selling your home is tough enough under normal circumstances. Under certain conditions, it may be easier and more advantageous to rent out your current home. Here are a few preliminary questions to gauge whether renting might be a good option. Can you qualify for the next home’s purchase while still owning your current home? Can…
Ways To Convince Someone To Buy A House
1. Explain the Benefit of Being a Homeowner While it may be less expensive to initially rent rather than purchase; explain to friend, family member, or colleague that building equity in a home outweighs the money they save by avoiding homeownership maintenance. A rental deposit may be less than a down payment but statistically, a…