Over one third of the households in the United States are renting a place to live. According to an article on the website ipropertymanagement.com (October 17, 2021), 36% of American households are renting their home, signaling an apparent decline in homeownership this past year.
There is a lot in the news about the real estate market and how home values are rising, inventory and interest rates are low, and the like. The one issue that doesn't get much attention is real estate agent safety.
Listing your home for sale can be a lot less stressful and a very positive experience if you use the right listing agent. Your listing agent's first priority should be to get you the highest home value, in the least amount of time and with the least amount of stress.
Whether you're buying a home or selling a home, today's real estate market is hot. It's fast-paced and you cannot miss a beat. It's imperative, now more than ever, to have an experienced real estate agent who has your best interests at heart.
Moving can be an exciting time. This is especially true is you're selling a home. Home values are rising and homes are selling quickly. There may also be some stress involved. One way to keep the stress to a minimum is to interview and hire a moving company as soon as you secure your moving dates.
Your credit score plays a huge part in the process of being approved to purchase a house. It's a good idea to talk to a mortgage lender and get preapproved for a home loan before you engage a real estate agent.
In September of 2021, Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf Coast in normal hurricane fashion, inflicting wind damage, causing power outages and dumping a lot of water. Yet the flooding was not confined to Louisiana and Mississippi.
Preparing your home for fall should be an annual ritual. It is also a great time to make simple improvements which can save you money on repairs down the road.
Investing in real estate has become a hobby for some but a serious proposition for others. With money being inexpensive to borrow right now as interest rates remain low, more consumers are being bitten by the bug.