Even the best of homes typically require quite a bit of work to get them ready to sell. And then if you’re trying to make your house more family friendly, that work usually increases – from more attention to certain aspects of staging to different marketing tactics. Really, though, a lot of it is just … Continued
When most people get ready to sell their home, they simply contact an agent and then have the agent list the home and market it. They do this simply because that’s what they’re familiar with, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But it’s not the only (or maybe even always the best) option. Sometimes it’s … Continued
Whether you’re buying a home to flip or just selling your current home, repairs will be needed to get it listing ready. The trick here lies in getting the home in the best shape possible, that is, maximizing its appearance while minimizing costs and staying within budget. And in order to do this, you will … Continued
Buying your first home is seldom easy. It can (and usually does) test your patience, your endurance, and your resilience – and there are many ways the whole process can slide sideways, resulting in a missed opportunity or (even worse) a purchase you come to regret. And that’s why most first-time buyers will benefit from … Continued
In today’s market, is it better to sell your house or hold on to it? Home prices are still rising, and buyers can get very low mortgage interest rates, so selling can look pretty attractive. Still, there are numerous other factors that figure into the answer to that question. But if you do decide to … Continued
For most people, a big part of the American dream is still homeownership. But many people are kept from realizing that dream because of the necessary down payment. It’s a big chunk of money, and saving for a down payment is harder than ever. And that’s especially true for Millennials, who face challenges that their … Continued
Sometimes you just can’t find that dream home that checks all your boxes. So what do you do? Many people have a custom home built, and others buy an existing home with plans to remodel extensively and turn it into their dream. In either case, they’ll need a construction loan – and that’s a different … Continued
Do you need to sell your house in Garner? Once your house is officially on the market, it can be agonizing to sit and wait for potential buyers to come calling. To speed up the process and put you in the best feasible standing, take time for these 5 small things you can do to … Continued
Selling your house can be stressful enough even when things go well. And when you have to contend with “bad neighbors,” it only gets worse. You’ve invested effort and expense in getting your house looking its absolute best for a quick sale and the best price possible – making repairs, cleaning and decluttering, staging, and … Continued
Buying or selling a home is usually done with the services of a real estate agent because it can be a complicated process and transaction involving many legal implications. Agents provide multiple services ranging from listing homes to hosting open houses to negotiating the best deal. But agents can – and very often do – … Continued
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