Real Estate. Real Simple.
Real Estate. Real Simple.
A home’s market value is the perception of the buyer. Sometimes, most often in a situation with multiple buyers, offers will be made that exceed the listing price. Believe it or not, appraisals do not always keep up with market value. Appraisals are performed for lenders, not buyers. The purpose is to justify the sales…
Read MoreYou may not realize it, but if you have recurring bills such as rent and utilities, you already have a credit history. If they are paid in a timely manner, rent, car insurance, medical, cable television and telephone bills are all indications that you are a good risk. Keep copies of the bills and your…
Read MoreEven though most people are rarely part of a real estate transaction, everyone believes they are an expert. And while there’s a prevailing belief that buying without a real estate agent will save you money, the truth is you’re almost always better off working with a pro. Buying or selling a house is not something…
Read MoreBuying or selling a home is a complicated process. And you can make it even more challenging when you make some of the more common buying or selling mistakes. Just ask your local real estate agent. You can bet that the agents selling homes in your community have seen plenty of mistakes from both first-time…
Read MoreOwning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.