Posts Tagged ‘homebuyer’
How Will Real Estate Transactions Change in the Next 10 Years?
Many real estate industry folks have been discussing the always changing real estate market, and wondering what will change in the next 10 years for the industry, and for buyers and sellers. This is a great question because there have already been so many changes due to technology and companies that are trying to streamline…
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4 Ways to Make Your Home Purchase Less Scary
I read an interesting fact today: 44% of consumers find the homebuying process scary or intimidating. That is a staggering number of people who are unsure of the process and need guidance. The good news is that today it is easy to make finding your next home a fun and positive experience. Here is my…
Read MoreShould You Buy a Home with a HOA? HOA Pros and Cons
Home owner associations (also called HOAs) can become a big part of the buying decision for home buyers – some love them, some despise them. If you live in an area where there are many neighborhoods that have HOAs, or if you are thinking of moving to one, you may wonder whether they are positive…
Read MoreNeed a Loan to Buy That House? 10 Things to Avoid
If you are a buyer looking for a home, or if you plan to do so soon, there are a few things you need to be aware of that could kill your chances of getting a loan. Although I am not a mortgage professional, because I work closely with them on a daily basis I…
Read MoreShould You Move Into Your New Home Before Escrow Closes?
With most home sales the buyers do not move into their new home until escrow closes. However, there are times where situations make it difficult for the buyers to wait out the closing, and both parties agree to allow the buyers to move in prior to closing, via an Interim Occupancy Agreement. These agreements are…
Read MoreSustainability and Real Estate
Today is my parents’ 50th anniversary – an amazing milestone to reach in this day and age – and it got me thinking about sustainability. In our world of bigger, better, faster, oftentimes a new widget is replaced so quickly that you barely had time to enjoy the now “old” version you just purchased a…
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