44% of homebuyers say they weren't aware of all the costs pertaining to buying a home. To me that means, their agent and/or their mortgage broker didn't do a thorough job of explaining the entire process if they've gotten to that point and still aren't aware. I, as a real estate broker educate all buyers prior to showing them homes so they know all the additional costs and … [Read more...] about Hidden Costs of Homebuying
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When Is The Right Time To Sell?
If you’re trying to decide when to list your house, the time is now. There are plenty of buyers eagerly waiting for your home to hit the market. The latest data indicates home showings are rising. There are more buyers than homes for sale right now. That means you’ll likely receive multiple offers, and your home won’t be on the market long. Today’s market favors sellers. If … [Read more...] about When Is The Right Time To Sell?
Expert Insights On The 2022 Housing Market
As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to the experts. Here’s a look at what they say we can expect in 2022. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American: “Consensus forecasts put … [Read more...] about Expert Insights On The 2022 Housing Market
Reasons To Hire A Real Estate Professional
Some Highlights Whether you’re buying or selling, there are many perks that come from working with a real estate advisor. Real estate professionals are experts at navigating all aspects of the buying and selling process, including negotiating on your behalf. We can also explain today’s market and break down what it means for you. Don’t go at it alone. Partner with … [Read more...] about Reasons To Hire A Real Estate Professional
Should I Update My House Before I Sell?
Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your agent to be your guide. If the market is flooded with houses for sale, updates may be necessary for your house to stand out. In our current sellers’ market, the added expenses might not be worth it. Partner with a local real estate professional for expert … [Read more...] about Should I Update My House Before I Sell?
Homebuyer Tips for Finding The One
The best advice carries across multiple areas of life. When it comes to homebuying, a few simple tips can help you stay on track.Because of increased demand, you’ll need to be patient and embrace compromises during your search. Then, once you’ve fallen in love, commit by putting your best offer forward.If you’re looking to buy a home this year, work with a real estate … [Read more...] about Homebuyer Tips for Finding The One
Negotiating in Today’s Real Estate Market
source For generations, the process of buying and selling a home never really changed. A homeowner would try to estimate the market value of their house, then tack on a little extra to give themselves some negotiating room. That figure would become the listing price. Buyers would then try to determine how much less than the full price they could offer and still … [Read more...] about Negotiating in Today’s Real Estate Market
5 Steps to Starting Your Home Search
5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search In today’s real estate market, with low inventory dominating the conversation in many areas of the country, it can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared. In a recent realtor.com article entitled, “How to Find Your Dream Home—Without Losing Your Mind,” the author highlights some steps that … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to Starting Your Home Search