Real Estate Blog
Five Home-Staging Tips to Sell Quickly!
There are two rules when it comes to selling a home: price it well and make it look amazing. If you aren’t sold on the latter, open up the KW Mobile Search App and scroll through the properties for sale in your area. You will quickly see that today’s buyer is flooded...
4 Tips for Selling Homes with Pets that Won’t Put You in the Doghouse
Selling a home is stressful enough for home owners, but selling a home with pets can be even more stressful. In addition to the usual concerns home owners have, clients with pets also have to consider if they should move their animals out while the home is for sale,...
7 WAYS TO TELL IF YOU’RE BUYING A HOME IN A GOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (HOA)
HOA Neighborhoods Buying a home could mean dealing with a homeowners’ association. HOA’s manage, maintain, and regulate everything that is outside of the home — Such as the structure of the building, the lobby areas, the landscaping, and the communal pool. The...
HOW TO CHOOSE A MOVING COMPANY
A Moving Company Can Be A Convenience Or Not… …Depending on who you hire! Moving companies are one of the most active areas at the Better Business Bureau – They process thousands of complaints each year in regards to overcharging, theft, damage to property, and...
4 MAJOR FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE RESALE VALUE OF A HOME
Homebuyers navigating the real estate market often focus on the factors that suit their needs today — and for the duration that they live at the property. Many overlook the home’s future resale value. Yet, according to NAR (National Association Of Realtors), you...
4 THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A FIXER UPPER
Buying a fixer-upper can be a fantastic investment. Fixer-uppers tend to be much more affordable than houses that aren’t in need of many renovations or repairs. And the money you save should cover whatever repairs and renovations are needed — not to mention that...
10 WAYS TO SAVE ON HOME INSURANCE PREMIUMS
1) Use The Same Insurance Company For Multiple Policies Many companies will offer you a discount if you have multiple policies with them. Don’t hesitate to ask your insurance company about special rates if you use them for car insurance, home insurance, life...
9 REASONS TO BRING YOUR REALTOR WHEN BUYING NEW CONSTRUCTION
You walk into a new construction community and you are immediately overwhelmed with excitement and possibility. You explore the community and everything checks out. The house is exactly what you’ve wanted, the curb appeal is charming, and the smiling salesperson is so...
10 REASONS TO BUY NEW CONSTRUCTION
You walk into a new construction community and you are immediately overwhelmed with excitement and possibility. You explore the community and everything checks out. The house is exactly what you’ve wanted, the curb appeal is charming, and the smiling salesperson is so...
THE CUSTOM HOME BUILDER VS THE HIGH-VOLUME HOME BUILDER
When people are buying new construction, they must choose between two options: 1) A smaller, custom home builder or 2) a high-volume, production builder. What’s The Difference? The difference between the two is simple. A custom home builder will create a one-of-a-kind...
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT APPRAISALS
The Dreaded Appraisal… There’s nothing more feared in the transaction process as the appraisal. The sellers pray that the home isn’t worth less and the buyers pray that the home isn’t worth more. On either side of the transaction, the appraisal can often be a deal...
COMMON RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Code violations can vary. On the spectrum from quick fix to absolute deal breaker, a broken smoke alarm is cheap and easy, but an un-permitted swimming pool will cost tens of thousands of dollars. In this article, we’ll tell you the most common code violations. 1)...
