10 Ways To Avoid Homebuyer’s Remorse
Buying a new home is an exciting experience, but it can also be one of the most significant investments you'll make in your lifetime. While it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of house hunting, it's essential to be cautious and avoid the potential for...
Open Houses: What You Should Know Before Going
Open houses can be a great way to get a feel for a property that you're interested in, but it’s important to prepare for them before you dive in. Open houses allow you to walk through the home, take note of its features and ask any questions that you may have....
Megan’s Law: Everything You Need To Know
Megan's Law, also known as the Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), is a federal law that was enacted in 1996 with the aim of protecting communities from sexual offenders by providing public access to information about registered sex...
Land Survey vs. Plot Plan: What Home Buyers Need to Know
When you're buying a home, there are a lot of terms and documents that can be confusing. Two of the most common are "plot plan" and "land survey." What's the difference between the two, and which one do you need? The following is a basic overview of a land...
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...