One of the most important steps in the process of buying a home is the final walk-through. This is wherethe buyer can confirm the house is in the same condition he/she has agreed to buy it in. It’s also an opportunity to ensure that the agreed upon repairs, if any, were made as specified and nothing has gone wrong with…

Seeing something that you love (or hate) can cause you to blurt out all kinds of things, some of which you may regret. Because while you can (and should) at all times be upfront with your real estate agent, you might not want to be quite so forthright around the sellers (or the listing agents working for them). So before…

Buying a house is a dream come true for most of us. It is a practical and a financially wise decision as well. No wonder the real estate market is ever buzzing with activity this year. However, as much as we love the idea of buying a house, the high amount of money involved can make some of us weary…

When you’re ready to sell your house, you will need to get it in its best possible condition, especiallyin today’s competitive environment. An open house presents an opportunity to showcase the best features of your home and allows the potential buyers to get a feel for the property. If you ‘re a fist time home seller, you may think of…

Owning a home is a great achievement but at the same time, it comes with responsibilities. Repairs & regular maintenance are some of the things that you will now have to deal with as a home owner. However, many first time home owners are not always prepared for some of the issues they may run into with their utilities or…

While renting a home might seem the easiest way to manage your finances, actually owning the property is much more beneficial. The initial outlay is going to be quite steep, but the guarantee of ROI over the years will help validate such a steepinvestment. Being a renter means that you have to cope with bills that are not contributing to…

2015 is behind us now, but there are trends we saw developin the real estate industry, that certainly reflect key focuspoints for 2016. One of these key areas of conversation is relocation, where people moved within the united states. So who moved? Where did they move to? How much money did they pay to facilitate thismoves and what motivated their…

According to builder.com, first time home buyers in the United States take nearly eight years to save for a down payment for their dream home. The time frame is derived by factoring in the amount a renter pays for housing in each state and the required 10% down payment. Under this approach, buyers in South Dakota state take…

As the celebration of a new year has finally come and passed, right after the holidays, manyhomeowners tend toaccidentally neglect various aspects of their home maintenance. Although some of us may have enjoyed rather warm and pleasant weather this December, January and February will probably be a little different. That means, your home might be vulnerable to cold weather damage…

The year has drawn to a close, and the property you weretrying to sell in 2015just hasn’t budged. What now? You maynaturally be a little disappointed or frustrated, but don’t despair; you still have multiple options. In this article we’ll coversome expert advice on what your next step should be. We will clearly outline your options to help you make…