10 Smart Tips For Buying A New Construction Home
In an analysis conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), it was found that there was a larger percentage of new homes, especially single-family homes, that cater to the preferences of many home buyers today. Significantly, new construction is addressing the substantial ...
10 Thoughtful and Heartwarming Gift Ideas for First-time Homeowners
The spring real estate market is already here. Despite the strong competition, it's a great time for home buyers to score their dream home because of high market inventory. And soon, there will be fresh batches of buyers who have just finished closing and will soon be moving. Purchasing a new ...
What's In A Mortgage? Breaking Down the Components of A Mortgage Payment
In simplest terms, a mortgage is a long-term loan designed to help borrowers purchase a house. It allows individuals to become homeowners without making a large down payment and thus, fulfilling The American Dream. Once you become a homeowner, a mortgage represents one of your life's biggest ...
Selling Your Home? Here's How You Can Upgrade Your Kitchen On A Budget
The kitchen is one of the most important areas in a house. If a potential buyer is someone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen, the condition of this area can make or break a sale. In fact, even if the buyer is not much of a cook, the kitchen is still a major consideration since this is ...
Top 5 Things Home Buyers Forget To Check During Home Viewing
The viewing is usually the most exciting part of looking for and purchasing a home. It is the biggest purchase anyone ever makes, and home sellers usually go above and beyond when staging their homes. Because of this, home buyers find it so easy to fall in love with a home that looks great at ...
How To Find The Best Retirement Home For You
The process of looking for a home in your golden years could be a bit different from when you were looking for a home to build a family in. Now, you can focus on what will make YOU happy. Your children have found homes of their own, and you're now free to choose a new home to create new ...
6 Steps To Choosing A Great School District When Buying A Home
According to the National Association of Realtor's Schools and Home Buying Decision article, proximity to good quality schools is one of the most influential factors in a buyer’s decision when purchasing a home. It is a major factor especially for buyers with families or young couples ...
How To Be A Home Seller That Buyers Love
You may think that your house is the only thing that needs to be in its best shape during the selling period. But the truth is, how you are as a seller holds an equal amount of importance to your potential buyer. They may like the house, but if they don't like who’s selling it, they ...
Sellers, Beware! These Home Improvements Could Hurt Your Home's Value
Homeownership is beautiful and rewarding. It gives you the freedom to add any renovations you like and turn your home into your safe haven. However, if you're even considering selling your home in the near future, then you have to be very careful in deciding what improvements you’d like ...