Submitting an offer on a home is a huge deal. When submitting the offer, the buyer(s) are required to provide an ‘earnest money’ deposit to the home owner as a show of good faith that they are fully committed to their offer. For many buyers, it can feel like a huge risk. This can cause […]
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Buying or Selling a Home As-Is
What Does it Mean to Sell a Home As-Is? Selling a home as-is essentially means selling it in its current condition. Homes sold as is come with a disclaimer that the seller will not make repairs, upgrades, or offer credits for any issues before closing. Common Reasons for an as-is sale. The seller can’t afford […]
Federal Reserve Hints at a Pause on Rate Increases
Earlier this week, the Federal Reserve approved its tenth interest rate increase over the past 13 months. Along with this .25 percent increase, the Fed hinted that the current ‘policy firming’ cycle may be at an end. While this was not a statement that was made by the Federal Reserve, many are deducting this from […]
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Accessory Dwelling Units – What you Need to Know.
Accessory Dwelling Units are not a new thing, but the demand for properties that have an ADU or the potential to add one has increased over the past few years. These dwellings are often called various names such as carriage houses, in-law suites, guest houses, generational homes, garage conversions, casitas, etc. Regardless of what we […]
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Top 5 Homebuyer Turn-Offs
It’s well-understood that buying a home can be an exciting, yet emotionally charged process. During the home search specifically, buyers are continuously challenged by homes for sale that doesn’t check every box on their list. Perspective home buyers often have to make compromises when choosing a home to move forward with. Although there may be […]
Locating and Buying Probate Properties
Guest blog by Mike Johnson The process of locating and buying probate properties can be tricky. Education and preparation will give you the best opportunity to snag one of these prized investments. Property that has gone into probate means that it is being sold after someone has passed away, usually as a way to divide […]
Reasons to Sell Your Home in the Spring
When a homeowner lists their home for sale, they are hoping that it sells quickly and for the most money possible. Additionally, they may need to meet a specific timeline for moving or buying their next home. It can be stressful if any of these situations don’t go as planned. It could cause a ripple […]
Buying a Home in a Seller’s Market
When the inventory of homes for sale is low and buyer activity is high, the home seller has more leverage in the market. As a buyer, you may have fewer options in a seller’s market. It will be important to understand what is going on in your local real estate market, have a plan, and […]
The Best Home Improvements that Help you Sell
The best home improvements to perform before selling your home are those that will help you sell for the most money. When deciding to sell your home, there are some things to consider and preparations to make in order to sell quickly and get top dollar for your home. We recommend walking through your home […]
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Consider the Future When Buying your Home
When shopping for a new home, there are so many factors to consider. You will likely have a list of criteria and needs that the house must meet. Specifications such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, living space, layout, and location among others. Most of your considerations, naturally, will revolve around the needs of […]