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Tax Advantages of Owning a Home
Benefits of Owning a Home For Taxes Do you know the tax benefits of owning a home? Over my three decades of selling real estate, many renters have asked me this question. It has long been understood that there are considerable financial benefits to owning a home. After...
Selling a House in Winter: How to Do It With Helpful Tips
Tips For Selling a Home In The Winter Should I sell a house in the Winter? Over my thirty-seven-year career, many potential sellers have asked me this question. When they commit to listing their homes for sale, they ask me for the best Winter home-selling tips. Winter ...
What to Do After Selling a House
What To Do After Selling Your House My homeowners say to themselves, "I sold my house, now what?" What to do after selling a house can be mysterious when you've never done it before. Selling a home is usually not something that most folks get excited about. The feeling...
How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost?
The Cost Of a Home Inspector Do you know the cost of a home inspection and whether it is worth it? Even though no one wants to spend more fees than they need to, saving money by not having your new home inspected isn't recommended. The home inspection report will revea...
What Does Pending in Real Estate Mean?
What Does Pending Sale Mean? Over my thirty-seven-year career, many buyers and sellers have asked me what pending in real estate means. It is not that unusual, as many real estate terms are batted around, assuming that all consumers should know them. There are similar ...
Transformative Real Estate Projects Worth Monitoring In 2023
Whether transit-oriented developments, adaptive reuse efforts or mega-projects delivering diversity and opportunity, a number of properties debuting this year are well worth noting this year.
Checklist For Home Inspections: What Buyers Should Know
House Inspection Checklist For Buyers Are you going to be inspecting a house? Having a checklist for home inspections is crucial for a buyer. Inspecting a home is a step in the home-buying process that should never be skipped.
Seller Concessions: What is a Seller Concession and How Do They Work
Everything You Need to Know About Seller's Concessions Have you heard a real estate agent using the term "seller's concessions" or "selling concessions" and wondered what it meant? Buying a home can stretch your finances to the limit, with closing costs that could be a...
A Record Share Of Home Sellers Gave Concessions To Buyers In The 4th Quarter
Buyers have received concessions such as money for repairs and mortgage-rate buydowns in the big shift.
6 Tips for Consistent Listings No Matter the Market Conditions in 2023
No one knows what the market will hold in 2023. You can't control the market but you can control what you do about it. Whether you've been in the business for a while or just getting started in the industry, there are six simple tips you can use to help you stay ahead o...