Short sales are often promoted as an easy way to buy a property at under-market value. That certainly works sometimes, but the majority of the short sale transactions present a very different reality to buyers. This report will help buyers objectively evaluate short...
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How Many Bathrooms Do You Need?
Indoor plumbing has been a thing for a long time now. If you read about housing in the early 20th century, you will read about apartment buildings with one bathroom shared with several households. That is mostly unheard of now. Before 1980, many single family houses...
How Much Land Do You Need?
Especially since 2020, it has become clear to buyers that having access to outdoor space and natural lighting is good for their quality of life. Being able to get outside makes it easier to get a bit of direct sunlight every day. Light is part of why we enjoy outdoor...
Why is the Price of that House So Low?
Suppose you see a house that seems like a great deal. If it is too-good-to-be-true, it is time to figure out if it really is true. The house is listed on your local multiple listing service, or Zillow, or Realtor.com for much less than other houses of its size...
Simplifying Real Estate Liens For Homebuyers
Acquiring the home of your dreams is an exhilarating experience, but this joy can turn into dismay when the specter of foreclosure looms six years later due to seemingly minor oversights, such as unpaid taxes. A homeowner in D.C. found themselves ensnared in this...
Unlocking Opportunities: A Guide to Investing in Vacation Homes
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the popularity of vacation rental investment properties. The surge in demand for vacation homes and local getaways, driven partly by prior travel restrictions during the pandemic, created an opportune moment for...
The Pros and Cons of New Construction Homes
In the ever-evolving world of real estate, consumers are faced with a crucial decision when searching for their dream home—should they opt for the charm of an established property or embrace the allure of a brand-new construction? Given the frenzy of new home...
Condo vs. Single-family Home: Exploring Lifestyle Differences
Are you currently considering whether a condominium or a single-family home would be the most suitable option for your lifestyle as a prospective first-time homebuyer? One of the most common decisions homebuyers face is choosing between a condominium (condo) and a...
14 Historic Cities to Buy a Home
Buying a home in a historic city comes with many perks, and a few risks as well. Whether it's the founding of America in cities like Boston and Philadelphia or the Wild West in San Antonio and Santa Fe, there is a city that fits every type of search for a blast from...
A First Time Home Buyer’s Guide in Recession
The new year brings new predictions of an economic downturn in 2023. A survey of 30 economists by Bloomberg in December 2022 found there is a 70% likelihood of a recession in 2023. Predictions vary as to the severity and length of a recession if it happens at all....
4 Key Mistakes to Avoid When Buying and Selling at the Same Time
Many people find themselves in the situation of having to buy a new home and sell their current one at the same time. Down payments on a new home require a lot of money which is why so many people are compelled to sell before they can buy. But so much can go wrong...
5 Major Tips for Buying a Rural Home
Unless you're a die-hard city dweller, you've probably imagined from time to time what it would be like to give up the daily grind and move to the idyllic countryside. A home in the country provides fresh air, peace and security, and space to do what you want....