US Real Estate

11 Questions Every Buyer Should Ask About the Appraisal

By Thomas O'Shaughnessy | November 28, 2023
The home appraisal can be a major source of stress for homebuyers. Buyers have little to no control over it and are legally prohibited from trying to influence the appraisal. However, an unfavorable or error-ridden appraisal can sink the entire sale. There are basic things you can do to help ensure your home appraisal goes […]
Housing

5 Things to Know About Real Estate Market Cycles

By Thomas O'Shaughnessy | November 13, 2023
The real estate market is dynamic and connected to the overall economy, but it’s also subject to regular periods of boom and bust. For home buyers and investors, understanding the four main real estate market cycles — and the nuanced nature of the housing market — is the key to choosing smart strategies that can […]
Home Sales

The Role of Professional Photography in Selling Your Home

By Thomas O'Shaughnessy | October 25, 2023
When you’re selling your house, one of the first items on your to-do list is to get photos for your listing.  If you’re like a lot of buyers, you may consider taking them yourself. After all, your Instagram account is probably full of nice-looking selfies and photos of food — how much harder could it […]
Housing

Co-Signing a Mortgage: Risks and Rewards for Both Parties

By Thomas O'Shaughnessy | October 17, 2023
Buying a house can be challenging these days, even if you do it in the most affordable way possible. Even if you spend years saving up your down payment, time the market perfectly, and finally track down your dream home, you may not qualify for a mortgage. In that situation, you’ll need a mortgage co-signer.  […]
Real Estate Resource

14 Creative Storage Solutions for Small Homes

By Thomas O'Shaughnessy | October 12, 2023
In today’s ultra-competitive housing market, the square footage of the average starter home is declining, along with the average real estate commission. According to one recent report, the average square footage of a new single-family home has dropped 10% since 2018, while the average number of people living in a household has increased.  As buyers […]
Housing

What is Amortization? How Your Monthly Payment Breaks Down Over Time

By Thomas O'Shaughnessy | September 28, 2023
Buying a home is one of the most exciting and challenging times in a person's life. But when you get the keys to your first house, there’s something you need to understand before you start picking out your new furniture: that home you just bought isn’t technically yours. It belongs to the bank until you […]
Real Estate Marketing

The Importance of Client Testimonials and How to Gather Them for Agents

By Thomas O'Shaughnessy | September 18, 2023
Rising interest rates. Limited inventory. Bidding wars that send prices tens of thousands above asking in a matter of days. Today’s real estate market is competitive and fast-paced, and every year, more agents join the fray, competing for clients.  In 2020 and 2021, more than 156,000 new agents threw their hats into the ring, making […]
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