There is a lot more to selling your home than just putting up an ad or a for-sale sign. You will have to take the time to prepare your home. You need to do the following things to prepare your home to be put on the market. Make All of the Necessary Repairs Even if
Surprising jump in pending home sales suggests buyers are making a comeback
October 4, 2021 by
Pending home sales of existing homes jumped by 8.1% in August from the previous month, suggesting that buyers in the housing market are making a strong comeback. The National Association of Realtors said the surprising gain occurred as buyers are seeing more inventory and slightly more favorable prices. It had expected pending home sales to
Prepare to Sell Your Home with These Tips and Tricks
September 18, 2021 by
Selling Real Estate properties can be challenging if you are unprepared. If you’ve recently decided to sell your home, you’re likely already thinking about the various ways you can make your home more appealing to potential buyers. After all, you’ve probably heard horror stories about how long many homes stay on the market before they
Tips for making an Offer on a House during Covid
September 13, 2021 by
The pandemic has ripped through almost every sector and business. The real estate market too has seen damage. With Covid 19 having dampened the home buyers’ market, buying a home this pandemic needs smart planning. Yes, there is low inventory on the market and more of a seller inclined scenario persists. Then again, a few
Delta Variant Dangers: 3 Tips for Safely Selling Your Home
September 3, 2021 by
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the housing market made a surprise move by continuing its hot streak. Now that the housing supply is even lower due to a year-long gap in housing construction, the U.S. housing market is set to get even hotter. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean the COVID-19 pandemic is over. With
Knowing When It’s Time to Sell Your Home
August 27, 2021 by
It is difficult for many people to decide when it is time to sell their homes. You have invested a lot of money in your home and likely have a lot of memories there. None of which is easy to part with. However, there are several signs that indicate it is time for you to
How to Avoid Real Estate Capital Gains Taxes
August 2, 2021 by
If you have decided to sell a house or are in the process of selling it, you need to keep in mind that usually, there are taxes on real estate capital gains. Generally speaking, the higher the price you sell at, the bigger your tax bill from Uncle Sam. Sometimes when you sell your home
Existing home sales fall in May, boosting housing inventory
June 25, 2021 by
Strong buyer demand coupled with limited housing inventories saw sales of existing-homes fall for the four month in a row in May. Existing home sales were down 0.9% compared to the month before, though they will still up 44% on a year over year basis, according to the National Association of Realtors in its latest
Seller Concessions in Real Estate Explained
June 22, 2021 by
What to Know About a Seller Concession Many terms get bantered around in real estate that either a buyer or seller may not know the meaning of. One such term is seller’s concessions. It is not uncommon at all for a client to ask what are seller concessions. Seller concessions are monies that a homeowner
More than half of all existing homes sold above asking price in May
June 1, 2021 by
Redfin survey finds that 51% of homes sold above their list price in May
