The process of looking for a home in your golden years could be a bit different from when you were looking for a home to build a family in. Now, you can focus on what will make YOU happy. Your children have found homes of their own, and y...
When looking for that perfect home, many factors should be put into consideration. There's price, accessibility, proximity to a great school district, lower taxes, and others. However, if you’re working in an office, convenience and acc...
Much like any business venture, listing your home for sale is all about finding the best possible timing.
The best case scenario would be one in which the sale happens while the market is at its best, at the same time you are prepared t...
Before the coronavirus crisis, what were your home buying goals?
As the current pandemic impacts our lives and businesses, we're all left wondering how long will it last. Many families are affected, our frontline workers are risking thei...
You might have expected that your house would sell for exactly what you set the price for, and a buyer making an offer for much less could be pretty frustrating. So what exactly makes for a lowball offer? Typically its 25 percent or less ...
You may think that your house is the only thing that needs to be in its best shape during the selling period. But the truth is, how you are as a seller holds an equal amount of importance to your potential buyer. They may like the house, ...
Owning your home is one of your greatest achievements. It feels great and fulfilling—until you've got a leaky faucet. Or the paint all over your walls is peeling. Or the gutters are clogged.
Doing ho...
Homeowners Have Gained $28K in Equity Over the Past Year
If you're a homeowner, your net worth has likely seen a significant boost over the past year. Home prices have been on the rise, accelerating the pace at which you build equity in ...
You may get the idea that selling your house would mean reaping lots of cash, but it is good to be reminded of the costs that you still have to settle as a seller before you start making plans on what to do with your estimated profit. Sev...
Every homeowner is faced with a huge truth: their home's systems and appliances don’t last forever. Every major appliance has an average life expectancy, although it depends greatly on its usage and maintenance. And with many of us spen...