Maximizing Value When Purchasing Your Home
With today's home values being high and mortgage rates on the rise, many home buyers are finding it more difficult to purchase a home. It is important for home buyers to prioritize their "wants" in a home.
March 31, 2023
March 28, 2023
The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home vs. a Resale Home
For those blessed with the capacity to purchase a home, a number of choices abound: geography, number of bedrooms, attached/detached garage, finished vs. unfinished basement etc. For all these options, however, a more fundamental question challenges buyers.
March 10, 2023
Buying a House If You Still Have One to Sell
If you own a home and are looking to upsize, downsize or purchase a home in another area, you may or may not need to sell your current house before hand to do so. Here are a couple of the most common options for doing so:
March 07, 2023
How Commission Works with Sellers and Buyers
In the market for buying, selling or renting a home? Be sure you know and understand how real estate commissions work before you have a last minute surprise. In short, the commission you pay will come out of your net proceeds when you sell or rent a house.
February 28, 2023
The Difference Between Contingent and Pending
From time to time the terms "contingent" and "pending" are used interchangeably in a real estate transaction. While they have similar meanings, they are unique.
February 17, 2023
What’s the Difference Between a Comparable Market Analysis and an Appraisal?
There are two ways in which home values can be estimated by real estate professionals. A comparable market analysis can be prepared, or an appraisal can be performed.
February 14, 2023
What’s the Difference Between a Title and a Deed?
There are many terms used in real estate transactions that home buyers and sellers may not completely understand. The terms title and deed often fall into that category.
February 07, 2023
Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 5 - Reselling It - Raw or Developed
Owning raw land has real potential along with its share of pitfalls. Whether you decide to hold it and sell when real property values climb or -- alternatively -- develop the lot to convey at a higher price, you are subject to forces of market, timing and competition.
February 03, 2023
Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 4 - Zoning & Permitting for Development
Having bought and assumed ownership of a raw land lot (or lots), the new owner faces the challenge posed by local rules and regulations. Ideally, this comes as no surprise and the owner is prepared to do what is necessary to bring the property into legal compliance.