Should I Dip Into Equity and Renovate?
Many homeowners will be taking advantage of winter savings on supplies and the off-season availability of contractors to use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) to finance home renovations. According to recent research from TD Bank, more than three quarters (80%) of responding homeowners with existing HELOCs who said they were planning home renovations […]
Remodels That Make Sense for Resale and Some That Don’t
Here are 5 projects that offer the best ROI for resale…and 5 that should be avoidedSource: Houzz.com, May 12, 2019 | Author: Matt Clawson 5 Remodels That Make Good Resale Value Sense — and 5 That Don’t Repeat after me: I am the master of my remodel. Perhaps you should say it again, because sadly, […]
Get Pre-Approved Before House Hunting
The biggest piece of advice I can give you as a real estate agent: get pre-approved before house hunting. I know you’ve heard it a million times. Many agents won’t start your home search without a copy of your pre-approval letter, but there is a legitimate reason for this. I was asked about this by […]
Benefits of Pre-Listing Home Inspection
Arguably one of the more significant steps of the home-buying process is the home inspection. Done properly, the home inspection allows buyers to gain a clear understanding of the property they are about to purchase as well as provide sellers the knowledge of what can (or should) be improved at their home. As the real […]
How Buyers Real Estate Agents Get Paid
How buyers real estate agents get paid is a common question. It’s an ongoing source of mis-information and confusion. And the by-product is that a large number of buyers don’t get their own real estate agent because they think it’s going to cost them more money to be represented. So let’s set the record straight […]
Q&A – Zillow Values vs. Sale Price
Zillow Values vs. Sale Price is a frequent question in the real estate industry. More often than not, buyers and sellers alike refer to this heavily advertised, widely popular resource. Buyers look to see if the home they want is worth what’s being asked and sellers look to it determine what they could potentially get […]
New Home Construction – How It’s Made
New home construction, is a misunderstood option of your home search. Well, I’m here to tell you: it’s always worth considering.
Purchasing a Rehab – 4 Buyer Regrets After Closing
Rookie buyers looking for an affordable home may purchase one in need of repair in hopes of turning it into the house of their dreams. But an extensive rehab can quickly become the stuff of nightmares. Realtor.com® contributor Erica Sweeney shares her personal story of tearing down and rebuilding her first home 11 years ago […]
New Homes Arabella Cove by Taylor Morrison
New Homes Arabella Cove by Taylor Morrison Even though this one is almost sold out, I wanted to take a peek at the new homes Arabella Cove by Taylor Morrison in (SURPRISE!) Seminole, FL! Everyone knows that I love to find little gems, and this one really is. In true Taylor Morrison style, the homes […]
New KB Homes Artisan Preserve
I do love special finds! I took a tour of the new KB Homes Artisan Preserve “community” being built in Seminole, FL. This area is essentially a new, 24-home street ending in a cul-de-sac in an existing neighborhood (just off Starkey Rd, north of Park Blvd.). I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: there […]
