Navigating Concurrent Transactions
Relocating for work or family or cost of living always involves a tricky two-step: selling the original house and using the proceeds to subsequently purchase the new one.
Relocating for work or family or cost of living always involves a tricky two-step: selling the original house and using the proceeds to subsequently purchase the new one.
We buy our homes to fulfill basic needs of survival, i.e. the safety and comfort of shelter. Yet purchasing a house can also serve as a financial investment, with the expectation of a generous return at re-sale time. Results, however, are often mixed.
There is a whole tiny home revolution going on in this country. Tiny dwellings can be portable and placed on wheels, set on skids or otherwise tied down to a permanent piece of land somewhere.
As rising cost of living expenses create concern for many people looking to keep overall living costs lower, tiny homes are fast becoming an attractive option. As a direct result, many are wondering how and where to find a suitable tiny home.
Realtors estimate there are currently over 10,000 tiny homes here in the good old U.S.A. This housing trend seems to show no sign of slowing down anytime soon.
Tiny homes today are big business and can be seen on popular house hunting and home improvement televisions shows. Many consider tiny homes as a social movement about changing societal norms and a trend back towards simpler living rather than just an architectural matter.
When a house is conveyed from one party to another, the buyer is not simply purchasing property. Buyers pay for borrowed money, legal representations and warranties, evaluation services and myriad inspections. In short, the conveyance is bigger than the house itself -- and more costly.
Before selling your home, a professional photo shoot should be on your agent's list of things to do. These photos will be the first impression a potential buyer has of your home and high quality photos may help to increase the home value in a buyer's mind.
A house has all kinds of benefits and blessings for a family. Whatever its physical and environmental defects, these are subjective qualities that can never be separated from the structure. At the same time, there are also objective standards by which a house is measured.