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Factors Driving the Shift in the Real Estate Market The real estate market is a stable and mostly predictable environment for investing.
Disclosing a death in the home is something that you may or may not have to do when selling it. If you are selling a home, you will be
Successfully Negotiating Home Repairs when Buying a Home Negotiating home repairs after the inspection is often a major hurdle when buying
The rise in costs of residential building supplies and shortage of skilled laborers over the past 18 months has been well documented in the
Over the past 18 months, the new home market has faced a number of challenges, notably, the rise in building costs, shortage of building
Planning and Research are Key for First-Time Home Renters Renting a house or apartment for the first time is an exciting moment, but can
Guest blog by Mike Johnson The process of locating and buying probate properties can be tricky. Education and preparation will give you the
Deciding to sell your home is a huge decision. Once you have made the decision to sell, there are many other big decisions that follow. How
How long is the closing process when buying or selling a home? It’s a great question. So how long does it take to close escrow?
When a homeowner lists their home for sale, they are hoping that it sells quickly and for the most money possible. Additionally, they may
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5 Factors Affecting the Real Estate Market
Factors Driving the Shift in the Real Estate Market The real estate market is a stable and mostly predictable environment for investing. Although stable and predictable, the local and national real estate market is not impervious to changes, shifting trends, and occasional volatility. Let’s take a look at the top 5 factors affecting the real […]
Disclosing a Death in the Home
Disclosing a death in the home is something that you may or may not have to do when selling it. If you are selling a home, you will be required to make disclosures about many of the material facts about your home. One specific disclosure that many sellers are often confused about is in regard […]
Negotiating Home Repairs After the Inspection
Successfully Negotiating Home Repairs when Buying a Home Negotiating home repairs after the inspection is often a major hurdle when buying a home. As a home buyer, getting a home inspection is one of the best ways to determine if the home you are purchasing is structurally sound and that all systems are operating properly. […]
Lumber Prices have Fallen
The rise in costs of residential building supplies and shortage of skilled laborers over the past 18 months has been well documented in the news. The effects Covid-19 pandemic on the supply chain for products and materials used to build new homes has created a myriad of challenges to builders and to the end consumer. […]
Are 3D Printed Homes the Future of Residential Construction?
Over the past 18 months, the new home market has faced a number of challenges, notably, the rise in building costs, shortage of building materials, supply chain issues, and access to qualified labor. These challenges are no doubt the direct effects of the Covid19 pandemic. With the demand for new homes is drastically outpacing the […]
Considerations for First-Time Home Renters
Planning and Research are Key for First-Time Home Renters Renting a house or apartment for the first time is an exciting moment, but can also be an intimidating and overwhelming experience. It’s like anything else that you are doing for the first time, there is a big learning curve. Before you start, do your research […]
Interviewing a Listing Agent to Sell Your Home
Deciding to sell your home is a huge decision. Once you have made the decision to sell, there are many other big decisions that follow. How much will you list it for? When will you list? Where will you move to? The list of subsequent questions goes on and on. This litany of pending decisions […]
How Long is The Closing Process?
How long is the closing process when buying or selling a home? It’s a great question. So how long does it take to close escrow? What does the process entail? What is required of the buyer and the seller? All these questions and many others are also valid. Especially for first-time buyers and sellers. After […]
Choosing the Right House to Buy
Even in low inventory markets, homebuyers have many homes to choose from. There may be more than one home that meets your criteria, however, there are several things to look over and consider when choosing the right house to buy. The home’s condition is a big point of consideration. It is important to inspect a […]
Leasing a Home with No Credit
Are you having a hard time Getting Approved to Lease a Home with No Credit? This is a common challenge for those with bad or little credit history. Fortunately, there are some tips and methods that can help you get your application approved. Show Them the Money! If your credit history is questionable, show the […]