Finding The One: 4 Ways House-Hunting is Like Dating
It's love at first sight. The one that made your heart skip a beat. Maybe it was the charmer, the one needing a little bit of work, or even the one that got away. No, we are not talking about a love match. We are talking about the house hunting journey. Finding your perfect dream home is ...
Here's How to Deal with Things Sellers Leave Behind in Your New Home
Once you've closed the deal and got the keys to your new home, the next exciting part is bringing your belongings with you so you can finally settle in. But rather than finding your new place in a spic and span state and enjoying the fresh start, you stumble across items that the sellers left ...
Home Sellers: How Long Do You Have to Respond to an Offer?
In theory, there's no rule about how quickly a seller has to respond to purchase offers. You can take as long as you want before responding since there is no official time frame. However, the industry standard is to get back to interested buyers within 24 to 72 hours. This is a common courtesy ...
Thrifty Ways To Furnish Your New Home For Less
You've bought your first home—congratulations! It’s a huge milestone you finally accomplished after what could be years of saving up for the down payment. However, once you’ve moved into your new home, that’s when it hits you. Your house now requires far more furniture ...
Expert Questions to Ask When House-Hunting with Pets in Mind
Just how much do we love our pets? Several surveys showed how much pets are affecting the homebuying process. Pets influence many buyers on the types of homes and neighborhoods they search for, becoming the biggest reason their favorite humans decide to become homeowners.A 2021 homes.com ...
5 Risky Moves Homeowners Usually Make When Selling Their House
Selling a home is a serious venture for any homeowner. The process could be both time-consuming and emotionally challenging, more so if you've never done it before. You’d get anxious just thinking about all the steps it takes to list and sell your home. Or be overwhelmed by the fact that ...
Your Top 5 Priorities If You Want To Buy Your First Home in 2022
If you're looking to make buying your first home your biggest goal this year, it’s crucial that you lay the groundwork as early as you can. And it’s important, especially in today’s competitive housing market.Fortunately, there are some pretty simple but huge steps you can ...
9 Smart and Practical New Year's Resolutions for Homeowners
Most New Year's resolutions are about self-improvement—learning a new skill or hobby, eating healthier, or hitting the gym. If you’re a homeowner, it’s a no-brainer that you also want to improve your home and keep it in its best shape. Your living space has a much bigger ...
Do You Believe These Real Estate Superstitions?
The home buying and selling journey is a massive undertaking for anyone. It takes plenty of time, expertise, negotiation, patience, and sometimes, even a little bit of luck. And as far as luck goes, many follow these superstitions still, even when it comes to real estate. And since it's the ...
What Does 'Days on Market' Mean and Why Does It Matter to Home Buyers?
Here's a sweet analogy- think of a home for sale like your favorite bread or pastry. Most, if not all, are best consumed when they're freshly baked, much like a home that has been fresh on the market. But bread gets stale as days pass by, which makes it less and less appealing. The same can be ...
Home Buyers: Here are 5 Expert Tips To Ensure A Smooth Closing
As you approach closing, the pinnacle of your home buying journey, you'd want nothing to go wrong. But with many hurdles or complications that could get in the way before you finally hold your house keys, expect the process to be more stressful and overwhelming. With a real estate agent ...
10 Practical Tips for Buying Second Hand Furniture For Your Home
You just got the keys to your new home and can't wait to adorn your space with brand new furniture. That’s fantastic, especially if you already have specific items in mind or you’ve been eyeing a particular piece for such a long time. But if your budget is quite limited, especially ...
The Things You'll Love and Hate About Living on a Cul-de-sac
Once you've started your home buying journey, one term you might have come across during your home search is the type of street called “cul-de-sac.” If you didn’t know about this phrase before, one thing to note is that there are benefits as well as drawbacks to owning ...
7 Critical Steps to Take After Your House Is Damaged by Storm
The damage a storm causes to your home can leave you feeling lost and devastated. Concerns about securing your family's safety, restoring your property, and getting your life back together can be completely overwhelming. And with destructive storms becoming more and more common, it pays to ...