Archive for the ‘Home Buying Tips’ Category

6 Things Everyone Should Do When Moving Into a New House

Wednesday, December 19th, 2018

Article By Houslogic   Peace of mind begins with changing the locks. When I bought my first house, my timing couldn’t have been better: The house closing was two weeks before the lease was up on my apartment. That meant I could take my time packing and moving, and I could get to know the…Read More »

What’s More Important: The Size of a Home or Its Location?

Monday, November 19th, 2018

Article: Marian White moving.com When it comes to purchasing a home, what’s more important: the size or the location? While both are crucial factors, the one that’s most important to you will depend on your specific needs. Realtors will be the first to tell you that it’s all about the “location, location, location.” However, empty nesters looking…Read More »

How to Find Your Dream Home – WithoutLosing your Mind

Wednesday, October 31st, 2018

By Cathie Ericson – 10/10/2018 realtor.com Finding your dream home is an exciting adventure that, at times, can also feel all-consuming. On a good day, it’s fun to swipe through listings and whiz through every open house in your area, but after umpteen hours of it—and perhaps a lost bidding war or two—it can almost drive…Read More »

How to Be a Savvy Open House Guest

Monday, July 30th, 2018

Article: HouseLogic Getting smart — about what to do, ask, and avoid — can move you ahead of the crowd. Ah, the open house — a chance to wander through other people’s homes and imagine yourself knocking out walls and gut rehabbing their kitchens. This is what dreams are made of (or at least episodes…Read More »

Pop Quiz! 5 Insightful Questions to Ask the Neighbors Before You Buy That Home

Monday, November 27th, 2017

  By Kelly Burch | Nov 27, 2017 source: realtor.com It’s all coming together: You’ve got your eye on a home, and you’ve called your agent at all hours to tour the place repeatedly and make sure it’s absolutely perfect. You’re ready to lock this down and make an offer. But wait! Have you really gathered all the intel you possibly can?…Read More »

Questions for Every Room of the Open House

Tuesday, September 12th, 2017

    by CENTURY 21 Open houses provide more than the opportunity to showcase your clients’ listed homes; they also allow you to exercise your knowledge as a real estate agent by fielding questions from potential home buyers. While these questions can range from the common to the rare, most of them are focused on…Read More »

Don’t Make These 5 Common Home Buying Mistakes

Wednesday, September 6th, 2017

Article by CENTURY 21 It can be easy to get lost and confused during the home buying process. Proper planning is paramount. It’s also helpful to learn from other people’s mistakes. Here are some of the most common errors people make when shopping for a new home. Not budgeting for everything: Yes, this sounds obvious, but…Read More »

Don’t Fall In Love With A House Before You Are Ready To Fully Commit

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

  Article By Lighter Side Staff Finding the house of your dreams might seem pretty easy. You know what you want and like. You feel like you will know the perfect house when you see it. The minute you find “the one”, it will be love at first sight. It will just feel right, like…Read More »

Q & A With Jessica Kern

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016

Question: How long does the seller have to respond to my offer? Answer: When we write an offer, we put an expiration date and time on the offer itself.  If the offer has not been accepted, countered, or rejected at the time of expiration, you (the buyer), have the chance to make an offer on…Read More »

Q & A With Jessica Kern

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016

Question: Should I talk to the bank before looking at homes? Answer: I think it is a great idea to speak with your lender about your home budget before house hunting.  It’s important to know what you are able to afford before you start getting to deep into the hunting.  Also, when you submit an…Read More »