How to Find a Home in a Seller’s Market
In today’s hot real estate market, homebuyers have their work cut out for them. Inventory is sparse in most areas of the country and sellers are enjoying multiple offers and escalating bids. These conditions should not discourage buyers from pursuing their real estate dream, however. On the contrary, current low interest rates have made homebuying…
Read MoreA New Way to Think About Where to Live
Lots of things about life shifted in the wake of the pandemic, including work situations for many. Work-from-home or hybrid arrangements put in place at the height of COVID-19 stand to remain in place indefinitely as companies have learned the benefits of a remote workforce If you’re among the many no longer bound to your…
Read MoreProductivity Tips to Start Your Day
Looking to boost your daily productivity? Start by taking a look at your morning habits. Incorporating just a few of these into your get-up-and-go routine may help. Say no to snooze. Hitting the snooze button is tempting, but starting your day by procrastinating your wake-up will not set you up for productivity! Set your phone or…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’re Selling Your Home and an Inspector Finds Several Problems
Buyers usually have a house inspected before they proceed with a purchase. The exact language related to a home inspection contingency can vary from one contract to another. In some cases, a contingency gives the buyer the option to request repairs, a repair credit or simply walk away. If the buyer is concerned about any…
Read MoreHow Local Inventory Can Affect Your Ability to Sell Your Home
Local inventory refers to the number of active listings in a particular geographic area at one time. Inventory is calculated and reported at the end of each month, but the actual number of properties available may be higher or lower on any given day since houses are listed and sold throughout the month. What to…
Read MoreHow to Write a Welcome Letter to the New Owner of Your Home
When it comes time to sell your first home, emotions may run high. Not only are you starting a new chapter in your life, but you are also closing one that may be full of memories. A letter from you to the new owners of your home is not only a great way to welcome…
Read MoreOrganization Tips for a More Efficient Home
For many American families, the past year has meant more time at home, more challenge in balancing work, school and play, and more time spent mastering new skills in the kitchen, in the garden and online. The result, as light appears at the end of the shut-in tunnel, is a houseful of disorganized ‘stuff’ and…
Read MoreShould You Refinance Your Mortgage to Build Equity Faster?
Home equity is the difference between your house’s current market value and the amount you still owe on your mortgage. Speeding up the rate at which you pay down your loan balance can help you build equity faster. How Can Refinancing Help You Build Home Equity? If you refinance your mortgage and switch to a…
Read MoreHow Long Should the Contingency Timeframes in a Purchase Contract Be?
A standard home purchase agreement typically includes contingencies. Those are clauses that state that the parties must meet certain conditions for the transaction to go forward. If the contingency terms are not met, the contract is no longer enforceable and one party may even back out of the deal. Types of Contingencies Purchase contracts typically…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Set an Asking Price Based on the Amount You Paid for Your Home
You may think that it makes sense to set an asking price based on the amount you paid when you bought your house, but things don’t work that way. The amount you can get for your house today will depend on its condition, the characteristics of the neighborhood and the state of the economy. Some…
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