Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, yet finding the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family is certainly still top of mind for many right now. This year, there’s another type of buyer that’s very active this holiday season – the homebuyer. Each month, ShowingTime releases their Showing Index which tracks the average number of appointments received on Continue Reading about The Holidays Aren’t Stopping Homebuyers This Year
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Why It Makes Sense to Sell Your House This Holiday Season
If you’re one of the many homeowners thinking about taking your house off the market for the holidays, hang on. You definitely don’t want to miss the great selling opportunity you have right now. Here’s why this month is the optimal time to make sure your house is available for holiday buyers. The latest Existing Home Sales Report from The National Association of Continue Reading about Why It Makes Sense to Sell Your House This Holiday Season
10 Staging Tips To Get Your Home Sold
Ready to sell your house? Here are a few staging tips to get your home prepared for the market. Not everyone has a budget, or the need, to professionally stage a house when trying to sell. If you live in an area that is in high demand, you are not going to want to spend the extra money on staging. BUT, there are some things that any homeowner can do that will set their house up for showing Continue Reading about 10 Staging Tips To Get Your Home Sold
Real Estate in 2021: 3 Reasons to Be Optimistic
Real Estate in 2021: 3 Reasons to Be Optimistic This year will be remembered for many reasons, and optimism is one thing that’s been in short supply since the spring. We’re experiencing a global pandemic, social unrest, an economic downturn, and natural disasters, just to name a few. The challenges brought on by the health crisis have also forced many homeowners to reevaluate their space and Continue Reading about Real Estate in 2021: 3 Reasons to Be Optimistic
The Low-Down on Mortgages
What is a Mortgage? A Mortgage is a legal agreement by which a bank or other creditor lends money at interest in exchange for taking title of the debtor's property, with the condition that the conveyance of title becomes void upon the payment of debt. So, what does that mean exactly? Essentially, you (the debtor) can borrow money from a bank or creditor in order to buy a house. You pay back Continue Reading about The Low-Down on Mortgages
5 Things Most People Don’t Think About When Buying a Home
1. Check out the neighborhood as much as you do the house "Location, location, location" is a popular phrase for good reason, but sometimes it gets skipped over by excited first time home buyers. Too often, I see buyers get wrapped up in wanting the white subway tile backsplash and granite counters that they forget to look at the neighborhood. Is it well maintained? Is there noise from a Continue Reading about 5 Things Most People Don’t Think About When Buying a Home
How Long Does it Take to Buy a Home?
It is true that every home transaction is different, so it is hard to give an accurate time frame for buying a new house. According to HouseLogic.com, however, the average purchase of a new house takes about 50 days from start to finish. Let's take a look and how they've broken down the process: 1. Do Your Homework Time: 1-14 days You really should do some critical Continue Reading about How Long Does it Take to Buy a Home?
Residential Property Disclosures
When selling your home, you are obligated, by law, to disclose certain information about your property. Most states require that all residential home sellers complete a written property disclosure form, but let's take a look at Ohio's laws in particular. THE BASICS Ohio law requires most residential home owners to complete a residential property disclosure form when listing the Continue Reading about Residential Property Disclosures
