8 Negotiation Tips for Homebuyers
During the home buying process, negotiations are necessary because the buyer is trying to purchase the house at the best deal while the seller is trying to sell at the highest price. The buyer and seller need to negotiate so that both sides are content and a purchase price can be agreed upon. Most sellers […]
How to Get the House You Want in a Competitive Market
The U.S. housing market is having quite the year! The National Association of Realtors shows there was only a 4.4-month supply of homes for sale in February. A six-month supply indicates a balanced market between buyers and sellers. Less than that is considered a seller’s market. Some red hot cities have seen historically low inventory. […]
When is the Best Time to Buy a House? Now, Before Rates Rise
For the general public, this time of year is not usually considered the best time to buy a house. People are busy preparing for the holidays, kids are still in school, and it’s too cold to be moving to a new place. However, due to the speculations of rising mortgage rates and increasing housing prices […]
10 Top Tips of Real Estate Investing
Real estate investing can be a fantastic way to build your investment portfolio with tangible assets. But, like any type of investment, real estate has its unique quirks and pitfalls. Here are 10 tips to help you make a real estate investment that will produce a profit for you. 1. Do Your Homework About Your […]
Advantages of Living in the Suburbs
Last month we talked about the advantages of living in the city. Today, we’re going to be talking about the advantages of living in the suburbs. The suburban life may not be for everyone, but there are a lot of advantages to living in the suburbs. We’ve gathered 5 main reasons on why people decide […]
Advantages of Living in the City
There are many factors that play into where you decide to live. Depending on your income, age, lifestyle preferences, family, cost, and psychographics, you may choose to live in the city, suburbs, or rural area. The city offers unique benefits that are not offered in other areas so we’re sharing the top four advantages of […]
Renting Vs. Buying a House
Should you rent or buy a house? There are many factors that go into deciding to rent or buy like your current financial situation, location, lifestyle, family, housing market, and personal preferences. Try using our Rent vs Buy calculator to help you make a good financial choice on renting or buying a home. We are […]
Mortgage Rate Trends for 2016
Today’s mortgage interest rates are extremely low which means that homeowners pay lower monthly payments. Currently, it’s cheaper to own a home than to rent in many U.S. housing markets and home buyers are definitely taking advantage of it. However, these low mortgage rates are actually not a normal trend in the housing market and […]
