30 June 2019
Most buyers are in search of a bargain and homes that are in foreclosure (or that are about to be) are often just that. While bargains are possible, you should also take into account the potential downfalls of dealing with foreclosed properties. Read on for some guidance and be forewarned about taking advantage of a foreclosure deal. The Seller Is Motivated Due to Financial Issues You can often find sellers who are not yet in hot water with the lender but who are definitely feeling some financial stress.
18 June 2019
If you need to move to a new city for work purposes and plan on buying a house before you move there, you might find that this is a challenging event. Choosing a house in an unknown area has risks and can be difficult to do, yet it will be a necessity for you if you are in this situation. As you prepare to buy a house in a new city, here are some tips to help you choose the right home.
31 May 2019
Selling a house during the summer months can be a little bit trickier than selling during the spring or fall. During the summer, families often take vacations, kids are out of school and need to be entertained, and weekends are often filled with the fun summer activities that everyone looks forward to. However, if you have to list your house for sale during the summer, it doesn't mean that it won't sell--you may just need to be a little more proactive and ensure that your home stands out to the potential buyers looking for a home over the summer months.
22 May 2019
Everyone would love to believe that the best properties sell themselves, but real life real estate property sales require hard work and a significant amount of promotion. Nothing is more important to this process than the listing itself. In most cases, a listing will be the first exposure that many prospective buyers have to a property. Because of this, their first impressions will be formed largely before they have ever seen or stepped foot on the property itself.
27 October 2017
A motivated buyer is one who, provided they are satisfied with the house, is ready to buy it now. Dealing with a motivated buyer is good because there is a low risk of the deal falling through. Here are some of the things that should tell you when a buyer is motivated: The Buyer Has Mortgage Pre-Approval A buyer with a pre-approved mortgage is one whose lender has agreed to advance them the stated loan provided they take it within a specified period that is usually 90 days.
27 October 2017
Anyone who is hunting for a new home should get into the habit of browsing online listings on his or her spare time. Even if you're working with a real estate agent who is sending listings to you, doing your own research can help you to become informed of what's available and at what price — and, sometimes, you might find something that your agent overlooked, and you can move forward with scheduling an appointment to see that home.
19 October 2017
If you are trying to sell your house, you might be wondering what the difference is between the person who sells their house fast, and the person who sits on their home for months without any showings. Luckily, there are actual things that people do that increase the chances of their house selling. It isn't just luck. Here are some things that you can do to improve the chances of your house selling.