Real Estate

What Makes A Home Harder To Sell

Are you thinking about selling your home? It can be an exciting and stressful process, but one thing you don’t want to do is make it harder on yourself than it needs to be. There are several factors that can make a home harder to sell, and in this post, I’ll go over some of the most common ones. Location, location, location! You may have heard the saying, “location is everything,” and that’s...

Open Houses – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

An open house is when a home seller and their REALTOR® invite the general public to view their property, usually a 2 to 3-hour window of time. During this time, the listing agent will answer questions, give tours and point out features to potential buyers. When selling your home, how do you know if you should have an open house? Here is a list of the good and bad of holding an open house on your...

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Home

Selling a home is no simple task. It requires planning, strategizing, and a bit of market understanding to get the best deal. But even the most seasoned home sellers can occasionally trip up. So, to help you navigate the process with ease, here’s a list of common mistakes to avoid when selling your home. 1. Overpricing Your Home: Pricing your home correctly is a delicate balancing act. Sellers...

The Home Inspection Process

The home inspection process: What to expect and how to prepare Buying a home can be a complex and overwhelming process, and one of the most critical steps in this process is the home inspection. A home inspection is a thorough evaluation of a property’s condition to identify any potential issues or defects that could impact the safety or value of the property. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what to...

The Benefits of Downsizing to a Smaller Home

Downsizing to a smaller home can be a major life decision, but it can also come with a variety of benefits. As people get older, they may start to consider downsizing in order to reduce costs, simplify their lives, and increase their mobility. Here are just a few of the benefits of downsizing to a smaller home: Lower costs One of the biggest benefits of downsizing is the potential for lower costs. A...

Closing on a House – how long does it take

Buying a house is exciting, but it can feel like it takes forever to get from the offer to the closing table.  On average, it takes 30 – 45 days to get to the closing table, and that’s in a perfect situation. Sometimes you may close faster or slower, but keep 30 – 45 days in mind when signing a sales contract. The Process to Close on a House The house closing process is complex. Not only must you...

5 Reasons Your Mortgage Could Fall Through

Your mortgage isn’t a ‘sure thing’ until you sign the closing papers. Until that point, anything can happen, which is why it’s so important to keep your financial and employment situation status quo. If you’re thinking about buying a home or are in the middle of the process, here are five things that could make you lose your loan approval. Changing Jobs When lenders approve you for a mortgage,...

FHA Loans, Who Qualifies?

When it comes to homeownership, one of the greatest hurdles can be financing. Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans present a viable solution, especially for first-time homebuyers and those with less-than-perfect credit. FHA loans, backed by the government, offer more flexible eligibility requirements than conventional loans, facilitating homeownership for a wider demographic. But the question arises...

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