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6 Essential House Hunting Tips From the Experts

House hunting is both exciting and exhausting. Home shopping can be a long process, and the stakes feel high. After all, you’ll be living in the home that you eventually choose, and it’s probably the biggest financial commitment that you’ll ever make. Since wading through the experience can be arduous, we asked real estate agents from across the country for their house hunting tips to make the process a little easier for you. 

January 1, 2025

7 Neighborhood Factors That Impact Home Values

In real estate there’s a famous saying: “Location, location, location.” It’s no secret that the area or neighborhood that a home is located in will greatly impact the value of that property. While a neighborhood’s access to coffee shops may be appealing, there are other factors that can impact home prices in the area. 

January 1, 2025

These Simple Steps Will Increase the Value of Your Home

For a long time, real estate has been America’s favorite long-term investment. After all, real estate will typically reliably appreciate over time. If you’ve decided that it’s time to sell, you may be considering how you can boost your home’s value quickly. 

January 1, 2025

Closing on a House: Expert Advice for Homebuyers

Closing on a house is the final step in a home purchase or sale. It’s a legal process for the official property ownership transfer from a seller to a buyer. When you close on a home, a real estate attorney or a closing agent at a title company often handles the process.

January 1, 2025

Buying a Condo: A Comprehensive Guide

Condominiums are typically less expensive than single-family homes. While the national median sales price of a single-family home is $422,100, the median sales price of a condo is $354,200. 

January 1, 2025

How to Navigate the Complexity of a Short Sale

For many who are experiencing financial hardship, a short sale is a better option than allowing their home to go into foreclosure. 

January 1, 2025

Your Guide to Buying a Second Home

A second home is considered a property that is not the owner’s primary residence. It can be located in the same area as the primary residence, in a different state or even a separate country. While the homebuying process is similar to purchasing a primary residence, there are some key differences to keep in mind. 

January 1, 2025

Selling a House As-Is: Your Guide to a Successful Sale

An “as-is” sale allows a seller to list their home without spending time and money on costly repairs. It can seem like a simple solution if a seller doesn’t want to fix existing issues, but there is a tradeoff. 

January 1, 2025

How to Prepare Your Home For Sale

Preparing your home for sale can be an arduous process. For some, getting a home ready for sale is as simple as decluttering and hiring a professional photographer. However, it’s a more involved process for others that might include landscaping, cosmetic updates and systemic repairs. 

January 1, 2025

Are You Too Young to Buy a House?

Owning a house is often a symbol of financial security. However, purchasing a home requires a young buyer to navigate new financial hurdles and lifestyle commitments. The process can be daunting if you’re trying to balance rising housing costs with a new career and obligations like student loan debt. 

January 1, 2025