As a seller, getting an offer on your home is exciting, especially if it comes soon after listing your property for sale. But just because there’s an offer on the table doesn’t necessarily means it’s going to be a good one. Unfortunately, lowball offers happen, more often than sellers would prefer.
Read MorePlenty of factors impact the value of a property. From its location, to its size, and everything in between, a home’s value is determined by a multitude of components, and bank appraisers will come up with this value according to current market conditions before a sale is made.
Read MoreOut of all the energy consumption in the U.S., about 40% is used by residential and commercial properties. More specifically, residences rank third highest in energy consumption in the country. Given these stats, what is all this energy going towards in the average American home?
Read MoreToday’s modern kitchen backsplash is no longer limited to the traditional types of materials. These days, the options for backsplashes are seemingly endless and provide a plethora of choices for homeowners to create a truly unique kitchen space.
Read MoreIf you’ve only got one or two rental properties and live close by to them, maintaining them is not really a big deal, if you’ve got the time. However, if you’ve got a few properties on the books or aren’t located anywhere near them, hiring a property management team is a necessity.
Read MoreYour lease is almost due to expire: should you renew it, or consider entering the world of homeownership? It’s not uncommon for Americans to begin life on their own as a renter when moving out of their parents’ homes or graduating from college. Student loans can make it tough to start out as a homeowner right from the get-go, and housing prices aren’t exactly cheap.
Read MoreThe entire homebuying process can take a long time. Imagine all the homes you have to look at before you find “the one.” Even after you’ve negotiated a deal and your offer is accepted, there’s still the escrow period to have to go through, which can be a lengthy process itself.
Read MoreHaving the flexibility to head over to your very own retreat without having to find availability is fantastic. It’s like home away from home, a place that you can set up as you please and outfit with all the things you need when you’re away from your primary residence.
Read MoreOne of the more important factors that lenders look at when assessing whether or not to approve you for a mortgage is your credit score. This important little number plays a key role in your mortgage application, and several things affect it, including various loan debt.
Read MoreA real estate contract can be confusing for both buyers and sellers, especially for first-timers. Not only is there plenty of jargon that many may not be familiar with, there are also many deadlines stipulated that must be met. Failure for these deadlines to be satisfied can result in a dead deal, which is why it’s essential that all necessary parties do their due diligence to meet these milestones.
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