You want to sell your home fast… and for the most money! You may be upgrading to a bigger home, relocating to a new location, or even downsizing for retirement. Whatever the case, once you’ve made the decision to sell, you want the best outcome! Here are seven secrets to get your home sold fast and for the most money.
You are finally under contract! Let’s make sure you don’t mess up your financing!
You can turn a boring porch, patio, or deck into an entertainment area where everyone wants to gather. Forget plain concrete or decking and bag chairs. Turn your outdoor area into a comfy space with colorful seating, lush plants, twinkling lights, and fire features. Check out these tips to help you turn your boring space into ohhh-la-la!
Are you a real estate investor? Let’s touch on a few items to consider as you continue to dive deeper into investing.
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With summer in full swing, don’t miss out on enjoying everything about your home, backyard, and neighborhood. Check out these fun activities to enjoy right where you live.
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Investing in real estate can be very profitable. It’s a great place to put your money. It’s a long game, so the sooner you start the better!
Before you start looking at homes, it’s helpful to create a “must have” list. You also want to know what the deal breakers are for you. There’s no reason to go see a home if it simply won’t work for you. Here are some things to consider.
In this housing market, buyers with good financing and a large down payment are called “strong” buyers. So, on the flip side, those without great financing or much money to work with are “weak” buyers. All this refers to is the strength of their ability to purchase a home. Find out if you are a “weak” or a “strong” buyer and learn some of these strategies to get you into a home.
The seller is king right now. Will this shift? Time will tell (especially as we watch inventory and interest rates). What’s driving this competitive market is the low housing inventory. There are so many buyers vying for the same house that buyers are putting their best foot forward, and then some! So, what are these privileged sellers looking for?
Packing and moving is no easy chore! The longer you’ve lived in a home, the more stuff you accumulate over the years. Clothing, cookware, tools, kids stuff, and more fills your closets, basement, and garage. Trying to figure out what to do with it all can feel overwhelming!
If you want to move on to your dream home, but you need to sell first, how do you do it? What happens if you have to sell your home in order to buy a home? Many people find themselves in this situation because they need the proceeds of their home sale to fund the purchase of their next home. This holds sellers back because they don’t know how to move forward. Let’s look at five options that will help you “juggle the double” of selling and buying a home!
For some sellers, getting their home sold as soon as possible in “as-is” condition is their goal – even if it means selling for less
As mortgage rates increase, special “niche” loan programs may be a good option for you. These loans have features that may avoid mortgage insurance, allow you to buy with less money down, or use adjustable rates to get you a lower interest rate. I talked with Chris at Fulton Bank and Melissa at Northwest Bank to find out some of their current loan products. (See their contact information at the end of the article)
You’ve decided it’s time to sell your home! Maybe you are upsizing, downsizing, or moving out of the area. Whatever the reason, you want to prepare ahead and you probably have a lot of questions about the process. Let’s look at all the steps that go into listing your home for sale.
You’re ready to get your home on the market and get it sold. But you’re not sure where to start! Taking time to make repairs and a few upgrades will go a long way in making your home attractive for buyers. Add some organization and staging and you can be sure buyers will be lining up to check out your home!
The winter winds are blowing, there are no holidays to celebrate, and you’re stuck inside. What to do besides binge watching your favorite show? Work
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Homeownership is the best gift you can give yourself and your family. Let’s take a look at all of the steps to get you there.
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