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Seller’s market is a term used when the process of buying real estate favors mainly the seller. It is commonly characterized by the low inventory of housing which often allows sellers to raise their prices since buyers are competing against other home buyers in a low inventory market. Selling a h...

One question a Realtor® is asked often is how to find the perfect home. Finding the right place to call home is important for every buyer and it is a process that should not be rushed. It will take time to find a place that suits a buyer’s preferences and needs but it will be worth the effort. Be...

To get top dollar for your home, renovations may be necessary. However, some renovations can prove costly and they do not always add value to your home. Here are three inexpensive renovations that are sure to improve the resale value of your home.First Impressions MatterYour home needs to have cu...

If you are contemplating purchasing a home, there are a few things to consider. Can you afford to purchase? What are the advantages and disadvantages?Can I Afford to Purchase a Home? The question of whether to buy or rent ultimately comes down to the position that you find yourself in financially...

Selling a home is no easy feat. There are many factors to consider for a successful outcome such as preparing your home for sale, getting the home’s paperwork together and finding a good Realtor®. The most crucial step towards selling a home however is deciding how to price it.Pricing your home h...

Buyers who are not able to get traditional financing having another option. A lease purchase option is a type of temporary owner financing in which the owner rents the property to the buyer for a period of time until the buyer can get financing from a bank. Often this time period is for one year ...

Many people question the value of a Realtor often wondering if the commissions they receive is worth the time and effort they put in. The simple response is Yes! There are several reasons why Realtors should be used to sell a property. Local Real Estate KnowledgeA great Realtor has a lot of knowl...

Deciding where to live should be a home buyer’s first task. Many buyers though describe the type of home they want to live in and are open to many areas. This usually results in another move within a few years because the homeowner realizes they should have considered their lifestyle and the thin...

Normally there are two options when an offer is presented on a home. The seller can either accept the offer as presented or counter the offer to terms that are more favorable to the seller. Sometimes though when an offer is considerably lower than the asking price, a seller may feel insulted by t...

Whether you are a new home buyer or seasoned investor, you may have heard the term “buyer’s market”. This term is used to refer to a real estate market in which there are more units for sale than buyers. Home buyers can see big advantages in this type of market!Higher Inventory A buyer’s market i...