Joseph Zingales's (josephzingales) Blog

Your home is your castle, your own piece of the American dream. But lately your little corner of the world has been feeling cramped and you find yourself eyeing a larger home. Is it time to pull up the stakes and move on from your starter home?Growing FamilyIf you have added to your family in rec...

Many buyers assume that choosing to purchase a condominium rather than a house is a decision based upon preference only but there are differences that should be considered.Home Owners AssociationAll condominiums come with some type of home owners association. The HOA generally handles common area...

You have decided to sell your home! There are quite a few things that you should consider if you want to sell your home for the highest price the current market can bear in the least amount of time.Home Improvement ProjectsRepairing and updating items in your home that are not working quite right...

You have spent months looking for the perfect home. You found it, wrote an offer and it was accepted! You already provided your lender with your income and asset statements before you even started looking for a home, so you know you qualify. So what else do you need to do except wait for closing?...

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 knowle...

Purchasing a home is likely to be the largest investment that a person makes in their lifetime. Therefore it is critical to be aware of the steps a purchaser should take when buying a home.Be Credit WorthyChances are that you will have to depend on a loan to purchase your new home. For this reaso...

Should I sell before I buy or should I buy before I sell? This is a common question from current homeowners who would like to move. Sellers are nervous to sell first and then not be able to find a new home that meets their needs. They are also nervous of finding the home of their dreams and purch...

Every buyer is different and therefore the number of properties a buyer will look at prior to purchasing will be an individual choice. There are some factors to take into consideration though to reduce the number of houses viewed in person yet still feel comfortable that you have done your resear...

You have decided to sell your home! There are quite a few things that you should consider if you want to sell your home for the highest price the current market can bear in the least amount of time.Home Improvement ProjectsRepairing and updating items in your home that are not working quite right...

When it comes to purchasing a home, there is nothing more important to buyers than making sure they know all of the upfront costs associated with the new home purchase as well as the ongoing monthly costs. One thing many first time home buyers overlook is the homeowner’s insurance policy that is ...