Buying your first home while in your 20s? Congratulations! This is a very scary and exciting time for you, but you\’re almost there. The keys to your new home will be in your hands very soon. But for now, take a moment to step back and find out if you\’re doing any of these common […]
Millennials, Don’t Make These 7 Mistakes When Buying Your First Home Read More »
For-Sale-by-Owner, more commonly known as FSBO (pronounced “fizbo”), is used to describe a homeowner who is selling their property without the help or representation of a real estate agent. This kind of transaction is commonly seen in the seller’s market. The most common reason why homeowners attempt to sell on their own is that they
7 Reasons Why FSBOs (For-Sale-by-Owner) Don’t Actually Work Read More »
Despite the many disadvantages of renting compared to buying one’s own home, many are still choosing the former because of increasing home prices and high mortgage payment and taxes. In the 2016 American Community Survey of the Census Bureau, nearly 37 percent of U.S. households are now renter-occupied. Certainly, more U.S. households are now renting
The Ultimate Renter’s Move-In Checklist (And Other Questions To Ask) Read More »
While owning a home remains the American Dream, “aging in place” or staying in one’s own home as you age is also considered part of it. However, staying at your bigger home isn’t always the best option. And as you get older, downsizing or settling into a smaller home could also be one definition of
Tips for Empty Nesters and Why Downsizing Your Home Could Mean \”Living The Dream\” Read More »