Real Estate Blog

When buying a home, lenders almost always check your credit history to assess how likely you are to repay the loan. But what if you… Read More »Can You Get a Mortgage With No Credit History?

Key takeaways: A broker’s open is an exclusive event for real estate agents, not the general public. It helps agents evaluate a property’s marketability and… Read More »How a Broker Open Can Make or Break Your Negotiation

Key Takeaways You can sell your house during forbearance. However, you are still responsible for repaying your home loan. If the value of your home… Read More »Can I Sell My House While in Forbearance? Everything You Need to Know

Key takeaways: No primary residence exclusion available: When selling a second home, you can’t use the primary residence exclusion that allows $250,000/$500,000 in tax-free gains.… Read More »Minimizing Capital Gains When Selling Your Vacation Home: A Complete Guide

Key takeaways: Real estate contracts must include key elements like the offer, acceptance, and consideration to be legally binding. Missing or unclear terms can lead… Read More »Essential Elements of a Real Estate Contract: What Every Buyer and Seller Should Know

Key takeaways: Buyer concessions are seller-offered incentives that make a home purchase more affordable for buyers.  Common types include covering closing costs, repair credits, mortgage… Read More »What Are Buyer Concessions? A Guide for Homebuyers

One of the most important things to do after buying a home is take steps to keep it safe. For some, that might mean installing… Read More »How to Change the Locks on Your New House

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions matter, especially for the home appraisal. To boost your chances of a higher valuation, sellers should… Read More »Home Appraisal Tips for Sellers: What Hurts (and Helps) a Home Appraisal?

Key takeways: Expect to sell for about 10 – 20% below full market value when selling a house that needs repairs Selling without making repairs… Read More »From Problem Property to Profitable Sale: Your Guide to Selling a House That Needs Repairs

Key Takeaways Security cameras should be placed near entrances, driveways, and high-traffic areas Indoor cameras can be installed as well to maximize security Keep cameras… Read More »Here’s Where to Place Security Cameras to Protect Your New Home