The first and most important thing you do before you go out to buy a house, is talk to a mortgage lender. If you go on a buyers calculator it will give you basic information if you can buy a house, but, the calculator doesn't know how long you have had your job. Are you getting alimony? Are you carrying a lot of debt? Did someone steal your information and open any accounts? It happened to me. You need...
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Real estate data analyst Collateral Analytics has released the result of new research that shows that iBuyers are often more expensive than what one would think. The study demonstrates that it typically costs between 13% and 15% to use an iBuyer. The findings of the study are in direct conflict with the claims made by various iBuyers on what exactly it would cost homeowners to use such services. One...
Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal pretty quickly. Here are some negotiation tactics buyers (and real estate professionals) should avoid: Lowball offers: Going far below market value when you make an offer damages your credibility as a...
For most of us, our bedroom is little more than a place to sleep and relax. However, just because it’s always been that way doesn’t mean that we have to settle for drab and dreary. One trend that’s gaining steam these days is converting your current bedroom into a luxury suite (or something comparable). If you want to live like you’re renting a room at the Ritz, then you want to follow these...
When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top five recommended repairs to make before selling your home. Repaint walls. Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is one of the most...