2017

  • Trying To PCS On A Tight Schedule? 3 Things To Do To Make The Process Easier

    When you're in the military, you don't always have a lot of time to prepare for a military relocation. When time is of the essence, you've got to make the most of the time you have available to you. That means you'll need to do everything from finding a place to live, familiarizing yourself with the community, and signing the paperwork while following a very tight schedule. To help you get through the chaos, it's a good idea to schedule a trip to your new town, even if you can only squeeze in a couple of days. [Read More]

  • Precautions When Making An Earnest Money Deposit

    When trying to buy a property, the earnest money deposit is one of the things that show the buyer that you are serious about the transaction. However, you need to be smart about making the deposit; you need to minimize your risks of losing the money. Here are some precautions to help you protect your earnest money deposit: Don't Give It to the Seller The first rule of making an earnest money deposit is not to give it to the seller. [Read More]

  • Own A Pet? Do These Things To Prepare Your House For Sale

    If you have a pet and you want to sell your house, be prepared for a few challenges that homeowners without pets may not face. Take the following measures to ensure that the presence of the animal in the house doesn't alienate your potential buyers: Eliminate Pet Odors When selling a home, you want it to smell nice and welcoming, and pet odors don't fit that description at all. Therefore, get rid of the pet odors so that they won't assault your potential buyers' noses. [Read More]

  • Unsure About Pricing Your Home For Sale: Proven Ways To Get It Right

    There is no doubt that the process of selling a home involves some challenges. For many homeowners, pricing the home correctly is one of the most formidable of those challenges. If they choose a price that is too low, they can lose money on the sale. If they price the home too high, prospective buyers are likely to avoid it and the home will go unsold. Luckily, there are some tried and true ways sellers can work toward selecting the best possible price for their home. [Read More]

  • The Upside And Downside Of Buying A Home At Auction

    There are many ways to buy a home, and one option is to attend real estate auctions and bid on homes that have been put up for sale -- usually by the bank. While this option does have its benefits, however, it is not the right approach for everyone. Before you decide to buy your next home at auction, take a look at the pros and cons of this approach. [Read More]

  • Selling Your First Home? 3 Mistakes To Avoid

    The purchase of your first home can be an overwhelming, yet exciting, process. However, these overwhelming feelings will continue when it comes time to sell your first home. Unfortunately, most homeowners are not truly prepared for the process of selling their first property. By avoiding these common mistakes, you can sell your first home in an efficient and profitable manner. Underestimating the Importance of Updates You probably believe your home is perfect and it just might be, but some updates may still be necessary to attract the interest of more buyers. [Read More]

  • Things To Know Before Listing Your Home For Sale

    Selling your home is a major life event due to the emotional and financial implications that it can have. Unfortunately, first-time home sellers will often find that they are poorly equipped to handle this responsibility. If you are about to start the process of selling your home, you will want to learn more about what to consider and expect from a home sale: Understand Where Your Area Is In The Real Estate Cycle [Read More]

  • 3 Benefits Of Working With A Real Estate Agency

    With DIY trends taking over just about every aspect of everyone's life, it leaves a lot of people asking the question, "If they can do it, why can't I?" And although DIY projects like building a bookcase may be worth taking on, things such as selling your house on your own should be left up to a real estate agency. To help you better understand the benefit of using a real estate agency, here is a brief guide. [Read More]

  • What To Do To The Outside Of Your Home Before Listing It For Sale

    If you are thinking that it is time to put your house up for sale, you will first want to make sure that you are making use of the following tips. Doing these things before you contact a real estate agent to list homes for sale will give you a better chance at getting a good amount of money. While there may be some other things that you will need to do around the outside of your home, you will want to at least focus on the following: [Read More]

  • Considering The Purchase Of A Condo? What To Know To Make The Best Decision

    Condominium sales are a growing segment of today's real estate market. This is, in part, due to the fact that condos offer their owners an opportunity to avoid many of the expensive and time-consuming duties of home ownership, such as roof replacement, new exterior paint, and lawn maintenance. Other owners like the enhanced security that many condos offer and the freedom to travel with less worry that a burglary might occur. [Read More]