The Ultimate Renter’s Move-In Checklist (And Other Questions To Ask)
Despite the many disadvantages of renting compared to buying one’s own home, many are still choosing the former because of increasing home prices and high mortgage payment and taxes. In the 2016 American Community Survey of the Census Bureau, nearly 37 percent of U.S. households are now renter-occupied. Certainly, more U.S. households are now renting […]
EMPTY NESTERS: Top 5 Reasons Why It Could Be Wiser To Sell Than To Renovate
It may seem like a daunting task to sell your home rather than to renovate – the process looks tedious, and you and your family may have emotional attachments to your home. But there are a lot of pros that side with selling your home that you may not know or may not have considered. […]
7 Tips To Sell A Good House From A Challenging Location
When the house you’re about to sell is in a location that’s not entirely ideal – meaning it’s placed near main roads with heavy traffic or it’s susceptible to pollution due to proximity to factories or airports – it could negatively affect your market value. But keep in mind that all hope is not lost […]
Tips for Empty Nesters and Why Downsizing Your Home Could Mean “Living The Dream”
While owning a home remains the American Dream, “aging in place” or staying in one’s own home as you age is also considered part of it. However, staying at your bigger home isn’t always the best option. And as you get older, downsizing or settling into a smaller home could also be one definition of […]
To Rent Or To Buy: Top Things You Should Know
Buying your own home seems like the fulfillment of the American dream, but as housing prices are increasing, we all know that that dream will definitely cost you a hefty amount. According to an article on Economists’ Outlook, the median price of homes for a single-family home sold in August 2017 is $255,500, which is […]
Top 5 Reasons To Sell Your Home NOW
If you have been wanting to sell your house for a while but just couldn’t get into favorable conditions, 2018 is an opportune time to sell it. Here are the top 5 reasons why: Reason #1: Low inventory If you know about the concept of supply and demand, you’d know that when something is in […]
12 Home Staging Tips That Are Designed to Sell
Staging your home helps you build that memorable first impression for potential buyers. You have to showcase your home’s strength and downplay its weaknesses. Staging is also especially important in slow markets with high inventory and many competing homes. Heed these simple yet effective staging tips that may just help you close the sale. 1. […]
6 Of The Best Ways to Manage Stress When Selling Your Home
Whether it is your starter house or you’ve done it before, selling your home is one of the most stressful events in life. In fact, surveys found that selling a property is seen as more stressful than buying one. You can expect a lot of pain, anxiety and frustration as you go through the process. […]
The Top 5 Realtor Review Websites That Most Successful Agents Use
As much as personal recommendations from friends and family are revered when it comes to real estate recommendations, people nowadays turn to the Internet for reviews including real estate agent prospects. Consumers have become more critical, and they want to get as much bang for their buck, so that means getting a good review on […]
From Renter To Owner: 8 Important Reminders Before Making The Transition
If you’re renting now, you most probably dream of having your own house one day. In fact, you’re probably already looking into buying a property to your name right now. So aside from finding that perfect dream home, what else do you have to prepare for in buying your own place of residence? Here are […]