Have you been thinking about putting your house up for sale? First thing you might want to do is make sure that these 3 important steps are considered before your home hits on the local real estate market. 1. Get the Small Repairs & Renovations Completed Whether it is the half-finished kitchen renovation. The decking or veranda that has been left unpainted. Or the flooring in the bathroom that is in need of being badly repaired. It is good idea …
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You found the perfect house, completed the home inspections, dealt with the financial requirements and signed all the paperwork. All that is left before taking final possession of your new dream house is the final walk-through. While it may be tempting to run through it quickly, in excitement and anticipation to get into your house. It is too important of a step to take lightly or miss all together. Prepare a check-list and pay attention to these important items when …
If you are getting ready to buy your first house, you no doubt have some questions, some fears, and a few things you are not sure about. Whether it is because you are inexperienced, or simply have not found a reliable real estate agent to help you. Start with these tips for first-time home buyers to help put your mind at ease as you head into the home buying process. Get Pre-Approval While getting ready to enter the purchasing market …
In the age of online advertising, increased social media exposure, and an increase in the DIY mentality. People are questioning whether they could apply it all to their house sale rather than using a REALTOR®. Should you advertise online using your own social media presence through Facebook and Instagram, or go through a “for sale by owner” agency to put your house on the market? While it may be tempting, and seem as if you could save a bit of …
With the increasing prices of home ownership, it is a popular time for many people to be considering downsizing. If you have been giving it some thought, here are four reasons to get to know if downsizing may be the right move for you. 1. Saves you Money There is no question, that having a smaller home means a smaller cost of living. Not only does it cut down on your rent or mortgage costs. It also means smaller electricity …
For many first-time buyers, it is safe to say that lavish spending after buying that first house may not be within their budget. The cost of owning a home is always more than the purchased price. From lawyers, home inspections, to moving trucks, there are many hidden costs involved that add up and by the time you move in there may not be enough in the budget to allow for decorating and furnishing that first home. But despite the need …