The Search A common point of confusion for people when they are purchasing a home is how long the home buying process will actually take. Some folks think that it all comes together immediately, while others assume that if will take months before they move into their dream home. The truth is that there are…
Popularized by the movie Failure to Launch, there’s a common belief that millennials are not interested in buying a home of their own, preferring instead to mooch off their parents and live rent free. Well, according to the National Association of Realtors, millennial buyers currently represent the largest share (32%) of recent buyers for the second…
There’s a lot of misconceptions about the life of a real estate agent. From the outside it can appear as if it’s all fun and games; flexible hours, fancy cars, large incomes, and an easy job. The reality is a lot more complicated. Here’s just a few things that your real estate agent likely wishes…
If you’re in the market to buy a home you are most likely going to want to employ the help of a professional. Licensed real estate agents are ready to walk you through the entire process. However, you may be asking yourself what exactly does a real estate agent do AND how do you hire…
For many people, a new year evokes careful evaluation of the year ahead; resolutions, ambitions, and goals. For some, that goal may be to purchase their first home! If you have never purchased a home it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Some will jump right in and start calling phone numbers on…
If you’ve read up on our basics to the home inspections, part 1 now it’s time to talk through the specifics of what happens during and after the home inspection. In most markets, property inspections allow for the beginning of a new “negotiation period,” that revolves around repairs. It’s important to have fair expectations going into the…