What to Double-Check in a Home Inspection

An inspection is standard operating procedure when it comes to buying and selling a home. And while a home inspector’s final report provides valuable information, does it give you an accurate picture of a home’s well-being? Maybe. But there are some potential gaps in a typical home inspection, and some of them could prove costly if existing issues are overlooked.

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Whether you’re buying or selling, double-checking for potential problems known to slip through the cracks in a typical home inspection could save you money in closing. Read on to find out how to get the additional information for special inspections that you’ll need to help spot issues before you close (which could protect you from costly repairs…

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How to Price Your Home to Get the Highest Offer

Not sure how much your home is worth? Use these techniques to get top-dollar offers.

Are you wondering how to price your home before it goes on the market? While improving the appearance of your home — sprucing up the lawn, decluttering your home, or updating lighting fixtures — is an important factor to consider in attracting higher offers, there are pricing strategies that don’t involve any physical labor.

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How to Price Your Home to Attract the Highest Offers

• Price your home competitively.

  Setting the right price for your home is the single most important decision you will make when  deciding to sell. Go too high, and you risk turning off every buyer in the…

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Buyer Demand Still Outpacing The Supply Of Homes For Sale

The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as market demand. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) surveys “over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions” for their monthly REALTORS Confidence Index.

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Their latest edition sheds some light on the relationship between Seller Traffic (supply) and Buyer Traffic (demand).

Buyer Demand

The map below was created after asking the question: “How would you rate buyer traffic in your area?”

The darker the blue, the stronger the demand for homes in that area. Only four states had a ‘stable’ demand level.

Seller Supply

The index also asked: “How would you rate…

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99% Of Experts Agree: Home Prices Will Increase

Some believe that the combined effects of the new tax code and rising mortgage rates will have an adverse impact on residential real estate prices in 2018. However, the clear majority of  recently surveyed  housing experts believe that home values will continue to rise this year.

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What is the Home Price Expectation Survey?

Each quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists. Those surveyed include experts such as:

• Daniel Bachman, Senior Manager, U.S. Economics at Deloitte Services, LP
• Kathy Bostjancic, Head of U.S. Macro Investors Service at Oxford Economics
• David Downs, Real Estate Finance Professor at VCU
• Edward…

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NOT Owning Your Home Can Cost You A Lot Of Money!

Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long as America has existed.

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Realtor.com recently reported that:

“Buying remains the more attractive option in the long term – that remains the American dream, and it’s true in many markets where renting has become really the shortsighted option… as people get more savings in their pockets, buying becomes the better option.”

What proof exists that owning is financially better than renting?

1. In a previous blog we highlighted the top 5 financial benefits of homeownership:

• Homeownership is a form of forced…

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Kissimmee FL Relocation Guide

The idea of moving somewhere warmer appeals to many families. Relocating to Kissimmee, Florida could provide just the opportunity you’ve been looking for in order to take advantage of sunny beaches, waterfront properties, and warmer weather. No matter how appealing it may sound to move to this sunny city, you should never make a major move without doing the necessary research first.

Moving to a home for sale in Kissimmee, Florida could be an amazing experience for you and your family. The cost of living is relatively in line with the national averages, and they have a lot to offer in the way of entertainment. Parents will also need to carefully consider the overall quality of education through their public-school system though.

Before you make a…

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Sellers Are Struggling Despite Hot Market

Twelve days before Thanksgiving, Mark Meaney and his wife, Sue, decided to put their 109-year-old house on the market. They looked at comps of similar-sized homes near their St. Paul neighborhood, agreed on a price with their agent and waited anxiously for their first offer to roll in.

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Mark and Sue knew their timing wasn’t ideal. The holidays loomed, and the market was slowing; worse, St. Paul was entering its notorious subzero season.

The couple felt torn. After one year of searching for a new home, they had found the perfect place a few miles from where they lived. It was spacious enough to raise their three kids and had a first-floor bedroom and bathroom to accommodate Sue’s aging parents who could no…

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Moving To Davenport FL Relocation Guide

Is there ever a time where moving doesn’t inspire some small amount of fear in your heart? Packing up all of your things to move into a new area is rightfully nerve-wracking. After all, you’ll have to find a new place to live, new schools, and adjust to living within a new community. Doing research before you relocate can be a great way to inspire confidence in your decision and ease the tension slightly.

Many individuals consider buying homes for sale in Davenport, FL to enjoy the sunny weather and proximity to major tourist attractions. Of course, these aren’t the only draws that the area presents for new residents. You will want to know what the public-school system can offer your student, as well as what parks and activities, may be in the…

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Buying A Home Is More Affordable Than Renting In 54% Of US Counties

According to ATTOM Data Solutions’ 2018 Rental Affordability Report, “buying a median-priced home is more affordable than renting a three-bedroom property in 240 of 447 [or 54% of] U.S. counties analyzed for the report.”

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For the report, ATTOM Data Solutions compared recently released fair market rent data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development with reported income amounts from the Department of Labor and Statistics to determine the percentage of income that a family would have to spend on their monthly housing cost (rent or mortgage payments).

Daren Blomquist, Senior Vice President of ATTOM Data Solutions had this to say:

“Although buying is still more affordable than renting in the majority…

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Why You Need A Professional On Your Team When Buying A Home

Many people wonder whether they should hire a real estate professional to assist them in buying their dream homes or if they should first try to go through the buying process on their own. In today’s market: you need an experienced professional!

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You Need an Expert Guide If You Are Traveling a Dangerous Path

The field of real estate is loaded with landmines; you need a true expert to guide you through the dangerous pitfalls that currently exist. Finding a home that is priced appropriately and is ready for you to move into can be tricky. An agent listens to your wants and needs, and can sift through the homes that do not fit within the parameters of your “dream home.”

A great agent will also have relationships…

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