What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs
Before making the decision to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you’re busy saving for the down payment, don’t forget you’ll want to prep for closing costs too. Here’s some helpful information on what
Looking for a Fixer-Upper? Here’s Where To Find Them—and How Much You’ll Pay
By Evan Wyloge Jan 29, 2024 In real estate, few types of homes stir up as much excitement mixed with a dash of fear as the so-called fixer-upper. Buying a property in need of repairs might seem daunting to some, but others with a stomach
What You Need To Know About Home Price News
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. The information it contains on home prices may cause some confusion and could even generate some troubling headlines. This all stems from the fact that
Avoid Five Real Estate Regrets
Can you tell good real estate advice from bad? Unfortunately, for buyers and sellers the answer is usually, “Yes, in hindsight!” That is, after they have bought or sold. After buyers move in or sellers move out, many things become clear. Buyers
Should You Rent Your House Or Sell It?
If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment
Should Sellers List Now or Try to Wait It Out?
With home prices’ peak likely in the rear-view mirror, should sellers waiting to maximize profit jump in before it’s too late or wait and hope for another market reversal? FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – As the housing market has cooled considerably, sellers
What Does As-Is Mean for Buyers?
If you’re looking for a new home, you might see some listings being marketed with the term “as-is.” When a home is sold as-is, it’s appealing from the seller's perspective because they don’t have to put time or money into
How to Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer
In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though
Housing Prices Continue To Rise – Will We See Another Bubble?
Opinion: Housing prices are still surging, but a bubble doesn’t seem likely PUBLISHED THU, MAR 31 20221:29 PM EDTUPDATED FRI, APR 1 20226:16 PM EDT Michael K. Farr and Keith B. Davis Last week we learned that housing prices grew rapidly yet again
How to Win as a Buyer in Today’s Overheated Market
Prices are up, inventory is down, and many buyers are feeling desperate. Here’s how to navigate the homebuying game right now. Since the pandemic began, 50 million people like me have either shopped for a house or attempted to purchase one,