If you are thinking of buying a home during the holidays, remember the small things, such as setting a closing date that doesn’t interfere with your celebrations. Once you close, you’ll have to move, so if the closing date is on December 23 and you celebrate Christmas, your celebration will most likely be spent moving […]
Moving can be a chore, but when kids are involved, things can get a little difficult. There are a number of things to consider, so getting everyone on the same page will help navigate an easy move. Here’s how to Make the Move Easy: Moving With Kids: Have a meeting of the minds A family […]
Should I buy before I sell? That is the question that plagues many homeowners. The short answer is that it depends on the market and your financial situation. In a seller’s market, it is often better to buy first, but that has its own host of problems, especially if you are upgrading to a home […]
When it’s time to sell your home, you’ll need to know how much it’s going to cost, especially if you have very little equity in the property. Closing costs could be up to 10 percent of the sales price and include a real estate agent’s commission and fees related to title and transfer. In some […]
As part of the purchase contract, your real estate agent should suggest that the contract goes through on certain contingencies, including a home inspection. An inspection contingency allows you to negotiate with the seller to repair items that could cost you thousands, have the seller give you a credit, or for you to back out […]
If you are looking for a starter home and are having a hard time finding something in your price range, there’s a reason for that. The beginning of the second quarter of 2017 is seeing a seller’s market – real estate prices are up and interest rates are still relatively low. This means that those […]
If you are selling your home and your real estate agent recommends an open house to sell your home in Mooresville NC, you may be wondering Should We Have An Open House? The answer to that is, “Yes!” Your real estate agent know best how to sell your home and if he or she suggests an […]
You’ve finally decided to take the big step and sell your home to upgrade to something larger, or to downgrade to something with less maintenance. You’ve received the perfect offer and the buyer has the financing in place. All that’s left is packing up and closing. However, it’s not quite as easy as that. You […]
When you’re in a hot real estate market and shopping for a home, you just may find yourself in a bidding war. And a bidding war can push the price up even higher. So, how to win a bidding war? The best way to win a bidding war is to hire an experienced, professional real […]
When you’re in the market to buy a home, the costs of everything can overwhelm you. Everyone knows that need to save up five to 10 percent for a down payment on a home, but many don’t realize that they need a substantial amount to cover closing costs. And with car loans, student loans and […]