Pre-approval is the First Step when we submit an offer for a home you love I need; the signed contract, the proof of funds for the deposit, and an approval letter from your lender. One way to prove you are serious about buying a home is to get pre-approved for a mortgage before starting your […]
Buying – Equity from your old house to a new one
Buying – Equity from your old house to the new one – To take advantage of today’s market, homeowners often move into a new home that better meets their current needs (moving to a larger home or downsizing as the kids move out. If you are one of the many who are unsure of how […]
Buying – Real Estate as an Investment – Flipping
Americans were asked to rank what they considered to be the “best long-term investment.” Real estate ranked number one, which 35% of those surveyed saying it was a better long-term investment than stocks, mutual funds, gold, savings, or bonds. Fixers & Flippers We have sold a lot of homes t people who want to go […]
Buying – Looking for a Luxury Home?
The inventory of homes for sale in the luxury market far exceeds those searching to purchase these properties in many areas of the country. This means that homes are staying on the market longer, or might be negotiated favorably. The interest rate hikes are definitely affecting the inventory too. Possible sellers who have a low-interest […]
Selling – Working with Investors
The market can open up opportunities to sell homes to investors. It can be easier when a home needs repairs or has not been updated in many years. Some of our recent sellers have been 60+ homeowners who are just ready to downsize. It is not a small undertaking to remodel and re-sale a home. […]
Selling – Reasons to Sell Now
Demand Look at the reason you decided to sell in the first place. Is money more important than being with family? Probably not. Is money more important than your health? Nope. Is money more important than having the freedom to go on with your life? It shouldn’t be. Only you know the answers to those […]
Selling – 1031 Rules
1031 Rule #1 – Both the Old Property and the New Property must be held for investment or used in a trade or business. Many people think that if you sold a purple duplex, you must buy a purple duplex. This is not the case – you can buy any other kind of investment real […]
Selling – The Kitchen
There are a lot of places in home remodels where you get a return on your investment. Kitchens are one of those places. But be careful, it can also be a black hole of expense. We recommend that you scout some new home developments in your community to see what’s currently being used on model […]
Selling – On the Move and Retirement
Buyers often think that if the sale is forced by a divorce or probate they will try and take advantage of the situation with lower offers hoping that the sellers will accept their low offer just to “get it done”. The sellers and their agents must do their best to try and shield the sellers […]
Selling – Divorce and Probate
Often the most stressful and traumatic life events we encounter are dealing with the death of a loved one and divorce. The stress of these emotional events can be exacerbated when the sale of a property is involved. Probate and divorce courts can be intimidating. Avoid probate if at all possible. Divorce is the legal […]