Often times before selling, we focus on preparing and repairing the interiors of our homes before the first potential buyer sets foot inside. We paint, replace flooring, upgrade kitchens and more. While that’s important, it’s also extremely important to focus on the exterior of your home as well.
Now that the Covid 19 vaccine has rolled out, the economy is coming back and more people feel comfortable buying a home. According to Freddie Mac, interest rates are still historically lower than they've been in over 50 years.
Historically, the best time to sell a home is in the spring and summer real estate markets. This year, the best time may actually be now. Lawrence Yun, the Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors predicts that the 2021 winter real estate market...
We experienced unprecedented times during 2020 due in part to the coronavirus. With all the worry about Covid 19 and the stay-at-home orders, people feared the worst about the 2020 real estate market. However, Covid 19 certainly "gave a shot" in the arm to the housing market.
In 2020, homes have been selling faster than in the past. This is mainly due to lower inventory and historically low interest rates. In fact, Zillow.com shares a statistic that homes went under contract in an average of 25 days this year.
When couples decide to purchase a new home, there are some common considerations that will factor in as they make this important decision. At the top of this investment process is determining what home value they can afford and finding a neighborhood condusive to their lifestyle.
Among the most nail-biting periods during a home sale is the inspection. Needless to say, both parties to the transaction are a bit nervous: the seller, because the results may require costly repairs or price concessions; the buyer, if the dream house turns out to be more of a nightmare.
In fishing, as in life, purpose often determines what techniques and tools are employed. The same holds true in real estate conveyance. Some sellers would rather not wade through a sea of unacceptable offers to find the one they want.
Like many businesses, real estate experiences highs and lows, sellers' markets and buyers' markets. When the inventory of available homes for sale is modest but demand for them is high, sellers are often left with several attractive offers on the table.