A common question from a buyer or seller is: what are the best times to buy or sell a home? Here are some guidelines to consider. Spring and fall are better for…
You've probably accepted your monthly homeowners association (HOA) dues at face value. But like any budget, you may be able to reduce that monthly expense. Here’s how to lower your HOA dues.…
Ordinarily, a buyer pays to have a home formally inspected. But it is more common than ever that sellers have their homes inspected before they go on the market, and for good…
If you’re a seller, it helps to understand the mindset of today’s buyer: what they’ve been through and what they’re willing to do — or not do — to get the home…
Sellers remorse can happen in markets weak and strong. In many real estate markets today, sellers are in the driver’s seat. Inventory is low. Houses are selling for over asking, after a…
Most sellers would benefit from at least some level of staging. And staging doesn't have to involve a high-end designer removes all your stuff and completely transforms your home. The reality is,…
Why use a real estate agent when everything you might want to know about a home is available online? Here are three reasons why Realtors are just as important as they were years…
Do real estate listing photos matter? Absolutely. Today, buyers are busier than ever and may not have the opportunity to do a drive by (unless they’re seriously interested). Instead, the first impression…
Is buying a new home like buying a new car--in that, both immediately loses some of their value? Buyers in any market are faced with the decision to buy a “used” home vs.…
Real estate transactions sometimes stall. Buyers and sellers often come close to making a deal — but something stands in their way. Offers and counter-offers fly back and forth for weeks. Here are some ways…