Why Home Buyers Shouldn’t Waive Property Inspections
Sometimes, in a hot sellers' real estate market, buyers will agree to waive inspections. It's one way to avoid losing out on a home when there's a lot of competition. But it's…
Real Estate Market Trends
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Jul
2017
2017
07
Jun
2017
2017
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Starter Home
It was typical for baby boomers, when they were young, to buy a modest, small “starter home.” As their families grew and careers advanced, they moved into bigger, better homes. Today, many people struggle to…
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May
2017
2017
How to Buy a For Sale by Owner Home
From time to time, you might encounter a home listed 'For Sale by Owner' (FSBO). And while you might assume that an FSBO home without real estate agents involved would simplify the buying process,…
29
Mar
2017
2017
Boomers: How to Sell Your Home to Millennials
For years, baby boomers have been ditching their large suburban homes for the urban life. At the same time, many millennials are seeking the reverse: to leave behind small city apartments for a…
08
Jun
2016
2016
How to Predict When to Sell Your Home
Trying to predict when to sell your home involves a bit of crystal ball-gazing. Here are 4 things you should know to help determine when the time is right—or not—to sell. 1.…
30
Mar
2016
2016
What is a Sellers’ Market in Real Estate?
In many parts of the country, first-time and entry-level home buyers are finding tight inventories and lots of competition. That's pretty much the definition of a sellers' market. In a sellers' market, homeowners looking to sell…
10
Jul
2015
2015
Extreme Home Buying Strategies to Get the House You Love
In many real estate markets today, homes sell quickly, often with multiple offers. Some homes, called “pocket listings,” are sold before even hitting the market. It can be an all-out war for competitive buyers, and…
03
Jun
2015
2015
How to Make a Competitive Home Offer
Have you been making home offers for months without getting one accepted? Then you need a new strategy. Here's how to make a competitive home offer in today's hot real estate markets.…
10
Aug
2014
2014
Condos vs. Houses: 5 Things Millennials and Boomers Should Know
The condos vs. houses debate is often strongest among Millennials and Baby Boomers. For Millennials just starting out, saving up for a down payment and getting qualified for a loan can be…
30
Jun
2014
2014
Advice for Millennial Home Buyers
Millennials, Generations X and Y don’t necessarily want to be tied down by roots, as previous generations of homeowners did. They want the flexibility to travel or to take a new job,…
