Buying an Old House? Be Prepared for These Surprises
Most of us have had this experience: Walking through a cute town, you see a house that pops with characterâbecause itâs one of the first ones built in the region. And as you continue on your stroll,...
22 Steps to Hosting the Perfect Open House
An open house is a huge opportunity for anyone hoping to sell â but you can't just throw open the doors of your home as-is and expect great results. Before you get ready to open your house up to the...
12 (Affordable!) Decorative Items to Buy Before You Sell Your House
Assuming youâve done the deep cleaning and decluttering, consider adding these items to your shopping list as youâre preparing to stage your home.
18 Secrets No One Tells You About Buying A House
You don't need to put 20% downThese lenders offer low-down-payment or no-down-payment options:VA loans: 0% down* USDA loans: 0% downFHA loan: 3.5% downSome conventional loans: 3% down
23 Common Staging Mistakes Sellers Make
Staging a home isn't an exact science â it's more of an art, one that covers several rooms and flows throughout a home. The goal is to create a warm, welcoming space that will resonate with buyers. Here...
12 Steps To Selling More Expensive Homes As A Real Estate Agent
Real estate is one of the only industries where your ability to generate income is limited only by your imagination and willingness to work. One way that agents who aren't earning as much as they'd like can...
Components To Add To Your 2020 Real Estate Business Plan
Hopefully, you've started your real estate business plan for 2020 by now (if not, better get cracking!). Even if your plan has been finalized for months, though, there might be some components you could add to...
25 Home Decorating Trends That Havenât Aged Well
Style is as individual as human beings are, but we can generally agree that there are some style trends that should be left in the past -- some in the very recent past, others long ago -- because they make...