(NewsNation Now) — A new study out by Zillow says 11% of Americans moved in 2020, and they’re calling it “the great reshuffling.” With more businesses shifting to remote, it’s also opened up a world of possibilities for people to live and work from anywhere. Fresh, white powder underneath a…
If you’re serious about buying a home, understanding your finances is a crucial first step. When deciding to purchase a home, the list of things to consider can be daunting. While you might be comparing square footage, finishes, and neighborhoods, mortgage lenders are looking at specific numbers that make up your financial…
You just returned from an awesome family beach vacation, and now you have the bright idea to buy a seaside home to keep the memories going year after year. Before you start searching for available properties, it’s important to step back and consider some questions about owning a vacation home….
KEY TAKEAWAYS One hardball tactic is sticking to your list price in your first counteroffer or even rejecting an offer without making a counteroffer. To foster a sense of competition, you should only accept offers after an open house. When making a counteroffer, put an expiration date on it to…
Are you a senior or know of a senior who is considering selling a home? Many seniors are indecisive about the topic, but more and more seniors are selling their homes. To help with the decision to sell or not to sell, this post reviews the top reasons seniors today…
Written by Nellie Lazar, CRS A bathroom remodel can be a daunting task. I should know… a few years ago, we purchased an 80-year-old home with charming original bathrooms (4 total!), all of them in some state of want. Last fall, we experienced a shower leak in one of the…
Moves that have the greatest impact when you’re short on time and money. When real estate agents talk about staging your home, they’re referring to a method of preparing a property for sale on the real estate marketplace. Staging is designed to showcase a home’s best assets, impress buyers, and sell…
What to Look for in a Good Fixer-Upper Location is almost always the most important factor when purchasing real estate, and that’s especially true when it comes to finding a good fixer-upper. Look for a home in an established neighborhood that is close to amenities and is predominantly made up…
Whether you’re buying, selling, or staying put, you might be feeling unsure about whether a change in home prices will impact your housing plans this year—especially after everything that happened in 2020. Shudder. We get it. The cool thing is, home prices haven’t been dropping—a relief for sellers. They haven’t…
Chances are, you or someone you know has bought or sold a house in the last 10 months. No matter if you are moving across the street or across the country, it’s all part of a record-setting real estate boom. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected every industry, but perhaps none…