When selling a home, there are a lot of things that can go wrong; especially for first-time home sellers. One of the worst things that hasty homeowners can do is price their home incorrectly. If the homeowner prices the home too high, they won’t get any attention or interest. If the homeowner prices too low, they are missing out on thousands of dollars in profit. Before committing to a price, homeowners should learn the signs that they are pricing their …
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Although home buyers prefer to house hunt in the warmer months, there are a number of overlooked benefits of buying in the winter. Months like December and January can be prime time for purchasing a home. Instead of shoveling snow and making hot cocoa, it is important for home buyers to take the time to learn the benefits of winter house hunting. This can potentially help them find their dream home at their dream price. Motivated Sellers Although there may …
Most homeowners tend to put their houses on the market during the spring or summer. This is often due to the nicer weather, longer days and greener grass. The spring and summer seasons are undoubtedly great for selling a home, however, many homeowners tend to forget the benefits of selling in the winter. Although it may not be as warm and sunny, there are a number of great benefits. Less Crowded Real Estate Market As mentioned earlier, spring and summer …
Regardless of the season, preparing for an open house can be a stressful event. However, of all the seasons, winter seems to be the most difficult for hosting open houses. When the temperature starts to drop, people tend to stay indoors. This can make it difficult to attract people to your open house. Despite this, homes are 9% more likely to sell in the winter and have the potential to sell 1 week faster. To take advantage of this, there …
Although it may feel like summer was just yesterday, that unfortunately is not the reality. Fall has to come to a close and winter is finally here. This can be a dreadful time for homeowners, as many homes are prone to damage during the winter season. However, there are a number of things that a homeowner can do to minimize the chances of any winter-related damage to their homes and themselves. Do not Forget to Salt It doesn’t take a …
When it comes to purchasing a property most can only do so by taking out a mortgage. A mortgage is money that a bank or lending institution loans you to purchase a house. Which you pay back over a period of several years. This is usually a 25 to 30 year arrangement and can be at a fixed or variable interest rate. The sizeable amount of money that needs to be borrowed, means that it is a little more complicated …