One of the most significant roles of a real estate agent representing a home seller is to provide them with an accurate market value. Homeowners use the information provided by agents to make many financial decisions in their life. The value received could even be an impetus to whether a home seller decides to move […]
The Cons of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Over the last few years it has been an extreme seller’s market characterized by low inventory and rising home prices. Home sellers have been in the drivers seat. Most homes listed for sale have experienced bidding wars with sales prices ending up far over the asking price. It has been the ultimate nirvana for home […]
Multiple Listing Service: What You Need to Know
Have you heard the term MLS in real estate and wondered what it meant? When you begin the process of either buying or selling a home, you are likely to hear about the multiple listings service. The multiple listing service or MLS is a way for real estate agents to connect buyers and sellers better. […]
Are We in a Real Estate Recession?
While inflation rates in the US dipped slightly during July, they’re still at the highest levels this century. This has caused widespread speculation about the country’s economic future. At this time, one of the biggest questions on the lips of every concerned citizen is, ‘Are we headed for a recession?’ This is a frightening outlook. Yet, a […]
Lower Income Home Options Explained
Low Income Housing Choices Are you looking for low priced housing options due to having a smaller income? With home prices having skyrocketed across the country over the last few years it has been harder than ever to find affordable housing. It has been a crazy seller’s market characterized by bidding wars with many homes […]
Deciding Between A Personal Loan or a 0% APR Credit Card
Whether you are trying to save a down payment for a first home or need to get better control of your household budget, loan consolidation can be at least part of the answer. The other part of the answer is spending less than you earn. Here, we take a look at the differences between consolidating […]
Are Tiny Homes a Good Investment?
Tiny homes have been growing by leaps and bounds over the past few years – stories and articles featuring these little miniature houses are just about everywhere. From a real estate investment perspective, it might not seem like tiny homes have much to offer, but you might be surprised. Here’s what you need to know […]
Why You Should Hire a Real Estate Professional
If you are a first-time homebuyer or seller, employing the services of a real estate professional could be one of your best decisions. They may seem a bit expensive but they have the knowledge that you do not possess when it comes to the house buying process. This will help you get hold of good […]
3 Properties That Need More Due Diligence Before Purchasing
When you are buying a home there are three types of properties that need more research and due diligence. These kinds of properties include condemned houses, hoarder homes, and short sales. It is easy to make mistakes when you don’t do your homework. Home buying mistakes could cost you ten’s of thousands of dollars and […]
Getting a Home Loan With Low or No Down Payment
Saving for a down payment was always difficult for first-time buyers, but the recent increase in home prices has made things much more challenging. Finding a sizable down payment on a house of 10% or 20% can be daunting, but there are other options. Buyers do have a low down payment choice from federal programs, […]