Follow These Steps to Prepare for the Spring Real Estate Market
With a rise in housing inventory from slower winter sales, we can expect more opportunities for eager buyers this spring. Mortgage rates are expected to settle below 6% and experience less volatility according to the National Association of Realtors senior economist...
What Is a Post-Settlement Occupancy Agreement?
A post-settlement occupancy agreement isn’t standard practice in most real estate sales, but it can be a beneficial option for both sellers and buyers, depending on the situation. It may be frustrating not to move into the home of your dreams right away, but with a...
What You Need to Know Before Finding a Buyer’s Agent
If you’re thinking about buying a house, chances are you’ll want to work through a real estate agent. Whether you’re first time homebuyers or seasoned home purchasing veterans, finding a buyer’s agent who is going to look out for you is always a challenge. Let’s cover...
7 Pros and Cons of Buying a Semi-Detached Home
When on the hunt for a home, you’ll have a lot of decisions to make – one of which will be what type of home to buy. Affordability is a significant factor in selecting the type of property you want to purchase, so a semi-detached home, depending on size and location,...
Will I end up paying more for a house if I use an Exclusive Buyer’s Agent?
The question of, “will I end up paying more for a house if I use a buyer’s agent?”, is common among homebuyers both new and experienced. Many articles from Real Estate agencies will tell you that if you go with a buyer’s agent, you’ll end up paying more for your...
There are signs of a recession. We have high costs for goods, interest rates have skyrocketed with no signs of stopping and the housing market has shown a slow in sales. Therefore it’s a recession, right? Well, not so fast. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my...
What is an Exclusive Buyers Agency Agreement?
When you start looking to buy a house, you’ll want to work with a real estate agent. Buying a home is a huge life decision, and getting the right advice from the right people is going to be key for you not only financially, but for your quality of life. You need to...
What questions should a first time home buyer ask?
There are a lot of questions when buying your first home, but sometimes new home buyers don’t know what they should be asking. Here are the seven questions to ask as a first time home buyer. How Much Can I Afford? It may seem like an obvious question, but you’d be...
Buying a Home Out of State Requires Planning
When you’re buying a home out of state, there’s a lot to consider. You have to go through all of the work tied to buying a home, but remotely. Either you have someone on the ground in the new place who is doing the legwork for you, or you visit briefly in order to get...
How Exclusive Buyer Agents Get Paid
In real estate, when selling a home or home buying, there’s often a misunderstood and confusing part of the buying process. Who pays for the buyer’s agent? How are real estate agents paid, and where do real estate agent commissions come from? Most real estate agents...
7 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Needs to Ask
There’s a lot of uncertainty when it comes to buying your first home, and you’re bound to have a lot of questions. If you’ve chosen well, you have a real estate agent who will answer your questions with patience and clarity. Getting the right real estate agent who can...
Checklist for First Time Homebuyers
Eight steps for first time homebuying success Going through the purchase of your first home is an incredible milestone in many people’s lives that can be exciting yet daunting. However, if you’re committed to taking the time to understand the many facets of the...