What is a Mortgage & How Do You Find the Right Lender?
You’ve decided to hang up the “renting” towel and buy a home. Congratulations! Instead of paying rent, you’ll now be responsible for a mortgage. What’s that? Simply, it’s a loan. You’ll obtain it by your lender to purchase the real estate. It’s a lien on the property you’re purchasing that will secure a promissory note,…
Is Renting to Own the Best Option for You?
When one couple found out that homes prices and down payment amounts were out of their reach, their hopes to buy their first home had been dashed. That’s when they decided to go a different route with the owners of the home they loved. They asked the owner to consider a lease-option, where they’d be…
How a Home Inspection Could Save You Thousands When Selling Your Home
Now that you have an Appraisal in hand and you have your property all ready to be put up for sale, it’s time to proceed and get your home “on the Market”. Or is there something else you should do? That depends. First and foremost, you should take an inventory of what you own and…
Your Home Is Ready for Sale – Now What?
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of selling your home? For most of us, the first thing we think about is the asking price. How much should we ask for our home? What is our home worth? It’s been noted that the most difficult task for “For Sale by…
How to Get Your Property Ready for Sale
It only stands to reason that your home should be in its top condition when you decide to sell. Your home needs to appeal to people. It needs to be attractive. Buyers need to be able to see themselves living in it, and little things can be a distraction to a Buyer. How much work…
How to Find a Realtor Who’s Right for You
Perhaps you’ve tried to sell your home for sale by owner, and you’re not getting results. If you’re going to work with a realtor, or real estate agent, it is crucial that you find someone who’s right for you… someone who has your best interests in mind. That holds true whether you’re buying your home…
10 Ways to Make Your Home Irresistible During a Showing
When you have your home for sale and you’ve got showings lining up, there are several things you can do to make a great impression before those potential buyers even walk through your door. Try these 10 ways to make your home irresistible to any potential buyer who comes for a showing! 1) Put fresh or…
Is a Home Inspection Necessary?
If you’re in the market to buy a home, you should give thought to having a home inspection done. A home is a BIG purchase. We don’t need tell you that. And you want as much information as possible about the home you’re considering to purchase. You’ll want to know that the house is safe,…
20 Budget-Friendly Ways to Improve Your Home’s Appeal
1. Trim bushes so they don’t block windows and cut down on light. 2. Buy a new doormat. 3. Put a pot of bright flowers (or a small evergreen in winter) on your porch. 4. Put new doorknobs on your doors. 5. Put a fresh coating on your driveway. 6. Edge the grass around walks and trees. 7. Keep your garden tools…
4 Big Reasons Your Home Isn’t Selling
If you’ve had your home on the market for some time, with little activity and no offers, there is a problem. But most likely, you can find a solution. First of all, you need to identify what’s going on. What’s the turn-off? Now remember, it’s important be objective if you’re going to identify the reason…