Top 10 Things First Time Home Buyers Should Know
Buying a house is a huge deal especially when you are buying your first house. This a major and exciting purchase not to be stepped into lightly. It is best to know everything you can about the home buying process and the current local market before you make that big exciting purchase. Here are some…
Things You May Love About a Home Now But Hate Later
Things You May Love About a Home Now But Hate Later – When we are shopping for a home we can get all dreamy and excited about finding all of the things we want on our list in a home, and maybe some extra style features we didn’t expect to fall in love with. All…
January is the New Hot Month to Start Looking at Homes
We may not have snow on the ground but winter is still here. However, most people think that the best time to look for homes is in the springtime and while you might have more options, you will be paying more. In a new article by Realtor.com, January appears to be the new hot month…
What is Home Buying Power and How can a Buyer Use It?
Buyers always want to have the upper hand when it comes to purchasing a property or at least getting an offer accepted. In a buyers market, the homebuyers definitely have the upper hand. This means there are plenty of properties on the market and prices are relatively low. In a seller’s market, there are plenty…
How to Sweeten the Deal in a Multiple Offer Situation
Homebuyers can get frustrated when there are multiple offers on a highly desirable property. Even a solid, full price offer may not be enough to sweeten the deal. There’s smaller inventory than there was a few years ago and the demand is strong so buyers need to know how to create an amazing offer that…
What to Expect at the Inspection of Your New Home
You’ve done it! You’ve pulled the trigger on an offer and the seller has accepted! Now what? Once the seller accepts your offer, even after there has been some negotiation, the transaction moves on to inspection. This is where your earnest money will be deposited and you or your real estate agent can set up…