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9 Steps to Buying a House There’s a lot to know as a first time home buyer. For some, the process seems to move quickly while for others it drags on for far too long. But, either way, knowing the steps of the process will help you to stay on top of your part and […]

Smart home buyers start their journey at the bank.  Here they receive all of their financial information to get that magical number of how much is affordable according to their income and debt ratios.  In today’s market, some lenders are ramping up to give more home buyers loans and even offering higher loan amounts than […]

These Bathroom Problems Can Stop Your House Sale There are a number of reasons a house may not be selling even though many buyers have walked through.  Sometimes it boils down to one room in the house ruining their experience. Like the bathroom. The bathroom is a private room to view. As a result, some […]

We Buy Houses We have all seen the signs around town, social media posts, classified ads (online or in print) and flyers in our mailboxes saying “We buy houses”. These ads draw us in a little more with phrases like “as-is”, “any conditions”, “no repairs needed”, and last but not least, “fast cash”.  Honest People Before […]

Most home buyers go into the process thinking about negotiating a lower price on a home.  They hope they can talk the homeowner down a few thousand dollars to keep their mortgage payments low or to simply have extra money for renovations.  However, there are many times where making an offer over the asking price […]

Just as the selling process can be difficult for home sellers, buying a home is not an easy task.  There are many factors that go into making a purchase. One important part of buying a home is looking through the rooms.  Many times a house seems lovely until a buyer walks into a certain room. […]

4 Major Money Mistakes House-Flippers Make On Their First Investment There are many people who are making large amounts of money flipping houses.  People love watching television shows crafted after this business and many want to take the leap for themselves.  While it can bring in a huge profit when done correctly, it can also […]

Home sellers and buyers may be taken by surprise when it comes to closing day and there is a sudden problem with the property that they are finalizing.  The mistake many home sellers and buyers make is thinking that they are set for their sale once they know the closing date. In the best case […]

The Role of Negotiation When Buying a House Few people get to go through the process of buying a house and say that it was easy. That is because there are a lot of moving parts to buying a house and it is not easy to always know exactly what to do, when.   First-time […]

5 Ways Renovations Make Selling a House Harder There is plenty of advice available for those looking to sell their house.  Friends, family, and real estate agents are going to give a homeowner a list of what to do and what not to do.  At the top of that list is renovate. While in some […]