Posts Tagged ‘real estate’
Essential Tips for Selling Your House Successfully
Selling a house involves several key steps and considerations. Here are some important things to know: Pricing: Set the right price for your home by researching comparable properties in your area and considering market conditions. Preparing the Property: Make necessary repairs, declutter, and stage your home to showcase its best features and attract potential buyers.…
Read MoreThings You Need to Know About Buying a Home
Buying a home can be a big decision, so here are some key things to keep in mind: 1. Budgeting: Determine how much you can afford by considering your income, expenses, and savings for a down payment. 2. Mortgage Options: Explore different types of mortgages (fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, etc.) and get pre-approved to know your borrowing…
Read MoreRADICAL Changes to the Real Estate Industry: Who Would Have Thought?
Recently there have been a few lawsuits that have questioned realtors’ practices regarding the seller paying both selling/buying commissions. So I thought it would be a good idea to address the highlights of the recent Sitzer/Burnett v. NAR lawsuit. Below is a statement by NAR from January 2024. “The question in the case of Sitzer/Burnett…
Read MoreBuying for Retirement? Consider this…
Think about your goals for real estate when you were first working or first entering the workplace. The decision to have a long-term relationship or to have children helped you move along a path in real estate. Fast forward 40- 50 years and your needs, expectations, and desires change. And let’s hear it for the…
Read MoreFirst-Time Home Buyers Pain—Be “Savvy”
As we begin the new year, I am thinking about our first-time home buyers and their potential “pain” in the real estate marketplace. The American dream has been—since the 1950s—to own a home. This dream is still strong in 2024, but we need to be financially “savvy.” Home prices are much higher, mortgage rates are…
Read More3 Trends for Real Estate in 2024
I’m seeing 3 trends in real estate for 2024 for new home buyers, existing home owners looking to buy next year and long-term home residence. Here’s my advice if you are facing any of next year’s challenges in home buying.
Read MoreNew Home Tidbits from a Builders Panel for Realtors
I recently attended a luncheon with a panel of five builders who discussed upcoming trends for new homes. Their comments were so interesting that I decided to share their opinions with you. When asked about upcoming trends in new builds, they shared these thoughts:
Read MoreWhat is a Lease Option, and is it Right for You?
What is a Lease Option, and is it right for you? A lease option, also known as Lease with the Option to Purchase, is a type of contract between an owner and a tenant, in which the renter has the option of purchasing the property after a certain amount of time. The Tenant and Landlord…
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