If you’re at all familiar with the world of real estate you’ve likely come across the idea of For Sale by Owner listings, or “FSBO” listings. For homeowners looking to take the real estate process into their own hands, it’s a popular option to skip the use of a realtor or agent and instead sell […]
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How to Calculate Closing Costs
When buying or selling a home, the topic of closing costs is bound to come on the horizon. It takes a village to purchase or sell a home, with several different people playing a role in the real estate transaction. Buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and inspectors are just a few of the different people […]
Home Inspection Tips for Sellers
No one likes it when a good deal dies. Especially when selling your home, it can be disappointing. Whether the property won’t sell due to financial complications or miscommunications, learning that a great offer has fallen through is always a setback in real estate. Unfortunately, home inspections are a well-known deal-killer within real estate. They’re […]
15 Rules for Every First-Time Airbnb Host
When Inez Valk put a clawfoot tub in the upstairs bedroom of her country house, she didn’t anticipate that guests would get carried away “by the romance of their surroundings,” as she delicately puts it, overflowing the tub so bathwater seeped through the floorboards. “We urgently — but gingerly — knocked on the door and were […]
What the Housing Market Will Look Like by the End of Summer, According to Experts
Traditionally, spring is real estate season, but buyers across the country were waiting for summer to finally see a return to normal inventory levels, normal competition and most importantly, normal prices. As it turns out, a return to normal is probably pretty far off, but cracks are starting to emerge in the seller’s market that has defined […]
3 Simple Ways to Invest in Real Estate Without Buying a House
It seems like a tricky time to get into real estate. On one hand, the Federal Reserve expects to raise interest rates multiple times this year. Higher rates imply bigger mortgage payments — and that could hurt the real estate market. On the other hand, consumer prices are rising at their fastest pace in 40 years. People […]
The Ultimate Room-by-Room Spring Cleaning Checklist
As the snow melts into spring showers, it’s time to refresh your home. This comprehensive spring cleaning checklist offers an opportunity to get the whole family involved in tidying up. Running short on time? Try tackling one room per week. Entryway Sweep floors Mop floors Wipe walls Wipe baseboards Clean door Clean doormat […]
6 Ways to Know Whether a 15-Year Mortgage Is Right for You
When looking at mortgage rates, it’s common to compare 30-year loans. However, you don’t have to lock yourself into a three-decade contract when buying a home or refinancing your existing loan; you can cut that time in half with a 15-year mortgage. What is a 15-year mortgage? A 15-year mortgage is a home loan paid back in monthly […]
10 Hottest Housing Markets in 2022
Sun Belt cities — the region in the U.S. that stretches across the nation’s southern tier — topped the list of moving destinations in 2021 and will likely remain the top 10 places with the most competitive housing markets in 2022, according to Zillow researchers. Movers flocked to more affordable, medium-sized metros across the Sun […]
3 Reasons to Add an ADU in 2022
With the housing market on the rise, renting out basements or creating Airbnbs is continuing to gain popularity. With an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) you can achieve these goals, all you need is extra space on your property! An ADU can be used as an Airbnb, rental, home office, etc. The sky’s the limit. Questions […]