One of the biggest hurdles homebuyers face is saving for a down payment. As you’re budgeting and planning for your home purchase, you’ll want to understand how much you need to put down and how long it will take you to get there. The process may actually move faster than you think. We can ... » Learn More about How Much Time Do You Need To Save for a Down Payment?
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What are Contingencies on a Contract?
Contingencies are commonplace in contracts of all kinds. A contingency allows for one party or both to legally back out of a contract in the event of some specific condition occurring. They are a protection against the unknown. In real estate there can be contingencies inserted for either the ... » Learn More about What are Contingencies on a Contract?
NINE HOTTEST TRENDS IN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN FOR 2021
Urban Pace, a Long & Foster company, recently compiled a list of hot residential design trends for 2021. Many of these trends were forged from the challenges of the pandemic and will likely influence residential development for some time. Check them out below. Wellness. 2020 ... » Learn More about NINE HOTTEST TRENDS IN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN FOR 2021
Don’t Sell on Your Own (Even in a Seller’s Market)
In a seller's market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is as low as it is today, buyers are eager. As a result, some sellers ... » Learn More about Don’t Sell on Your Own (Even in a Seller’s Market)
What it Means to be in a Seller’s Market
If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this season is the ultimate seller's market. The latest Existing Home Sales Report from The National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows the ... » Learn More about What it Means to be in a Seller’s Market
