how to buy a flipped house

Buying a Flipped House: 3 Tips

A flipper, in real estate, is someone who buys a property, renovates it, then puts it right back on the market in hopes of making a profit. Some buyers assume that a…

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…

4 Tips for Millennial and Gen X Home Buyers

Millennials and Generation X-ers 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, whether…
how to tell if you're not ready to sell your home

Are You Ready to Sell Your Home?

Are you ready to sell your home? You might think you are. But too often, sellers jump into the market before they’re truly ready, and there are ramifications. For example: Your home…

Is ‘For Sale by Owner’ Right for You?

With so much information about homes online, many people wonder if they need a real estate agent at all. They want to save the 6 percent commission. And selling it themselves seems…

How to Get Multiple Offers on Your Home

You’ve probably heard that bidding wars are back. But even if sales are picking up in your market, it doesn’t mean you’ll automatically have multiple people interested in buying your home. You…

Are Open Houses Still Necessary in Real Estate?

In this digital era, are open houses still necessary in real estate? Listing agents often argue that they've become a waste of time because most people who attend are just ‘looky-loos.’ The…

Why Do Short Sales Still Take So Long?

The term “short sale” can be misleading. The truth is, many real estate agents call them “long-and-drawn-out sales” because they can seemingly take forever to close. So why do short sales still…
how to sell a home with renters in it

Selling a House With Tenants

A tenant can make or break your property sale. You must plan well in advance and communicate openly with your tenant. In some cases, you might need to postpone the sale. Here’s…

How to Break Up With a Real Estate Agent

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, the relationship with your agent is often more complicated than most business relationships. And as with any relationship, sometimes it doesn’t work out as you’d…