Monthly Archives: April 2016
Buying A Brand New House? Keep these 7 Tips in Mind
Many homebuyers prefer to buy a newly built home over a pre-existing home. This is because newly built homes are typically built using more eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems, and are equipped with more up-to-date features. It’s perfectly reasonable to want a newly built home for these reasons; just be sure to use these seven... Read More
One More Time… You Do Not Need 20% Down To Buy NOW
A survey by Ipsos found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is actually necessary to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The study pointed out two major misconceptions that we want to address today. 1. Down Payment The survey revealed that consumers overestimate the down payment funds needed to... Read More
If You Are Thinking of Selling, Now Is The Time
If you thought about selling your house this year, now may be the time to do it. The inventory of homes for sale is well below historic norms and buyer demand is skyrocketing. We were still in high school when we learned the concept of supply and demand: the best time to sell something is... Read More
HOW TO CHANGE A ZESTIMATE
Location is the key factor in how Zillow determines a Zestimate. Changing a Zestimate requires editing your home facts. Often a cul-de-sac or a large plot goes undervalued because of the school district, zip code, or city the property is located in. Understand that a Zestimate is a changing estimate of a home’s value. Farms... Read More
COOL HOUSES THAT USED TO BE OTHER THINGS
A traditional home just not doing it for you? The loft frenzy — especially when those lofts were being converted from old factories and warehouses connected with homebuyers in part because they offered the opportunity to do things a little bit differently. Namely, without walls and, in some case, real ceilings. But these structures go... Read More