According to the National Association of Realtors, staging a home prior to listing it can result in a faster and more profitable sale. (1) The following tips can help you get your home “show ready” prior to hitting the market. These easy and cost-effective ideas will help your house look its best—and help buyers visualize […]
Virtual Tour – Ask These Questions! Open houses and home tours are quickly turning into virtual events as part of the “new normal” during this pandemic. Unlike on-site tours where you can pinpoint every detail you can see, feel, touch, and even smell inside and outside the property, there might be some details that you’re […]
WHAT TO KNOW About Title Insurance Title insurance protects your ownership right to your home, both from fraudulent claims against your ownership and from mistakes made in earlier sales, such as misspellings of a person’s name or an inaccurate description of the property. In some states, it is customary for the seller to purchase the […]
HOW TO Prepare to Finance a Home Develop a budget: Use receipts and your banking transaction history to create a budget that reflects your actual habits over the last several months. This approach will better factor in unexpected expenses alongside more predictable costs such as utility bills and groceries. You’ll probably spot ways to save, […]
WHAT TO KNOW About Credit Scores Credit scores range between 200 and 850, with scores above 620 considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. The following factors affect your score: Your payment history. Did you pay your credit card bills on time? Bankruptcy filing, liens, and collection activity also affect your history. How much you owe […]
QUESTIONS TO ASK When Considering a Condo or HOA Condominiums, townhomes, and properties located within a homeowner association offer certain perks, but it’s important to consider them in your decision process. How much storage is available? Some properties include storage lockers, but there may not be attics or basements to hold extra belongings. How’s the […]