According to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), one of the top challenges buyers face in today’s housing market is finding a home that meets their needs. That’s largely because the inventory of homes for sale is so low today. If you’re looking to buy a home, you may ... » Learn More about Are More Homes Coming to Market?
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What Are Back Up Offers?
It’s no secret that most of the country is currently experiencing a strong seller’s market. Yet even in this competitive environment, almost nationally 25% of all escrows fall through before closing. Home inspections, appraisal surprises, and loan approvals are just a few of the issues which can ... » Learn More about What Are Back Up Offers?
Locking In The Mortgage Rate
One of the most important financial considerations of buying a new home is the interest rate paid on the mortgage. Over time, a higher interest rate can add thousands of dollars to the true cost of buying the home. When interest rates are low or steady buyers have greater confidence that they will ... » Learn More about Locking In The Mortgage Rate
Prepping an Empty House for Sale
Should you prep an empty house? This is not about adding furniture or plants to a vacant home, but it’s about looking at the empty home and making it more appealing to buyers. Not all homes need furniture to sell for top dollar, but even a vacant home needs attention before it’s ready for ... » Learn More about Prepping an Empty House for Sale
Tips For Buying Vacant Land
Building a new home from scratch can be a dream come true. The idea of designing the perfect property with morning sun in the kitchen and evening breezes on the deck can be exhilarating. The first step to a successful project is finding the right piece of land on which to build. This can present ... » Learn More about Tips For Buying Vacant Land