Real Estate

16

Aug

Real Estate

The Top Tips For Finding The Right Home

If you are in the process of looking for a new home, you have probably realized that there are lots of options available. It can be very difficult to decide which home is right for you, but there are several important tips you should keep in mind. They include: 1. Make A List Of Your Wants And Needs First, make a list of what you need to have and what you want to have. It is very difficult to find the perfect home, but if you have a list that allows you to prioritize what is most important, the process will…

05

Aug

By Lori Blank

Real Estate

The Top Reasons To Downsize When You Retire

If you plan on retiring in the near future, you might be thinking about moving. The kids might be grown, and you might not want to take care of such a large house. If that is the case, you should consider downsizing. When you downsize your home, you trade in your larger home for a smaller one. What are some of the top reasons why you should do so? 1. Bulk Up Your Retirement Account The first reason why you should downsize is that you will free up more resources you can contribute to your retirement accounts. If you have…

26

Jul

By Lori Blank

Real Estate

The Best Ways To Get To Know Your Neighbors

If you recently moved into a new neighborhood, you might be looking for a way to meet your neighbors. Ideally, you will become friends with your neighbors. They can take care of your pets when you are out of town and water your plants when you are gone. On the other hand, how can you meet your neighbors without the process being awkward? There are a few great ways to do so. Spend Time Outside If you want to get to know your neighbors, the best way to do so is to spend time outside. Work on your lawn. Water your…

22

Jul

By Lori Blank

Real Estate

An Overview Of A Drive By Appraisal

If you are applying for a home loan of any kind, there is a high likelihood that your lender will require a home appraisal. An appraisal is done to figure out how much your home is actually worth because the lender does not want to lend you more money than you could theoretically sell the home for in the future. There are some situations where the lender might be fine with a drive/by appraisal. What does this mean? Comparing A Traditional Appraisal To A Drive By Appraisal A traditional appraisal is a very thorough process where the appraiser comes to…

20

Jul

By Lori Blank

Real Estate

Why Banks Don’t Always Give The Best Interest Rate

If you want to purchase a house, you will probably have to take out a mortgage. There are only a few people who have enough cash to purchase a house outright, so most will go to the bank for a loan. How do you know if the bank is giving you the best possible interest rate? Unfortunately, the bank does not always give you the best interest rate because the bank is looking for a way to make money. If they can get you to accept a higher interest rate, they will make more money on your home loan. What…

19

Jul

By Lori Blank

Real Estate

The Top Tech Upgrades For Your Home During A Home Improvement Project

If you want to increase the value of your home, you might be thinking about conducting a renovation project. You can significantly increase the value and appeal of your home if you add some advanced technology. What are a few of the top tech upgrades you should consider adding to your home? Take a look at some of the top options below, and consider reaching out to a professional who can help you. A Smart Thermostat There are a lot of people who are concerned about cost-of-living increases. If you are looking for a way to save money, reduce your…

14

Jul

By Lori Blank

Real Estate

Why Millennial And Gen Z Buyers Are Struggling

Right now, it is difficult for people to purchase a house. Prices are very high, inventory remains at record low levels, and this is contributing to bidding wars. Even though everyone is having a hard time finding a house, Millennials and Gen Z buyers are struggling more than other people. What are some of the biggest hurdles that these buyers need to overcome? A Lack Of Familiarity One of the first problems that Millennials and Gen Z buyers have to overcome is a tremendous lack of familiarity with the housing market. Many people that fall into this category are buying…

12

Jul

By Lori Blank

Real Estate

Why Go To Open Houses Even If You Don’t Want To Move?

If you take a drive around your neighborhood, there is a high chance that you will see a bunch of houses for sale. All of a sudden, you feel a bit of curiosity strike you. You might not be looking to move, but you might want to go look at that house anyway. There is nothing wrong with doing so! There are several reasons why you should still go and take a look at houses that are for sale even if you are not looking to move. You Can Estimate The Value Of Your House One of the first reasons…

08

Jul

By Lori Blank

Real Estate

The Most Common Mistakes First-Time Sellers Make

Even though many people are focused on some of the most common mistakes that first-time home buyers make, there are also a lot of mistakes that first-time sellers make. Your house is an investment, and the time to capitalize on that investment is when you sell your house. What are some of the mistakes you need to avoid if you want to find the best deal possible? Setting The Price Too High One of the most common mistakes that sellers make is setting the price too high. Yes, you want to get as much money for your house as possible,…

06

Jul

By Lori Blank

Real Estate

Maximize Your Investment: When To Sell Your House

Your house is an investment, and it is important for you to treat it as such. Therefore, when is the best time to sell your house? You need to figure out how you can get the most money for your home while also lining up the sale of your house with the timeline of your life. What do you need to know? Sell Your Home When The Market Is Hot First, you should sell your home when the market is hot. This means that there are more people looking for houses than there are houses on the market. This is…