Regardless of what you may have been told, it is important to understand that in real estate — everything is negotiable. If you’re a first-time home buyer, entering the world of counteroffers and negotiating property price can be a bit uncomfortable, if not downright intimidating. When you go into the process with a good handle on the proper etiquette and …

For realtors, there are some go-to paint colors that are guaranteed to help you sell a home. Different properties ask for different things, however. Depending on how your property’s environment inside and out is, this could influence the recommended color inside. If your house is currently painted in an unappealing color, it’s definitely worthwhile to ask a professional painting company …

Bad credit can inconveniently stand in your way of progress. Consequences of a low credit score include receiving loan offers with very high-interest rates and being denied a credit card. What’s alarming is that even landlords are now performing credit checks on would-be tenants before leasing their properties. Bad credit could be a result of many factors, including loss of …

Buying and selling a home can be a complicated matter. It will also likely represent the largest financial decision you will ever make. For these reasons, it is a must you find the right real estate agent to drive you through the process. 1. Get Referrals Reach out to friends and family to find out if they know an agent …

In order to stay competitive in the real estate agent you need funds at your disposal at all times for things such as marketing, advertising, and general business expenses. However, sometimes with deals waiting to close you may not have as much capital as you need. When this happens, a real estate agent commission advance can be considered and below …

The beauty of moving to a new location is that you can select a region that suits your lifestyle, as opposed to staying in the place you grew up in. Before you start, take the time to understand what’s important to you and your family in terms of your lifestyle and living situation. Perhaps you prefer hot climates and enjoy …

Have you recently been transferred to another city or town with your job? Maybe you will just be temporarily living in another town or city for school, an internship, or for some other reason. A long-stay presents a unique challenge in that there is no need to buy a home or lease a place, but paying for a hotel room …

Feeling overwhelmed when it comes to buying your first home is an understatement. There are a lot of things to consider and a lot of research to do to find the perfect home for your family. Fortunately, this blog post looks at five areas for you to focus on that will make buying your first home a breeze!

Buying a condo will probably be the largest financial commitment that you ever make. This means that there is a great deal of pressure to make the right choice as with all of the expenses and closing cost that need to be paid as you buy property, it is not easy to change your mind. So, how do you know …

The real estate sector is rapidly changing. Demand and supply forces that oscillate speculatively from one market to another are driving prices. However, in uncertain markets, monitoring the trends in real estate can be a frantic exercise of having to determine the real versus speculative value fueled by ever-changing metrics. Long gone are the days of traditional brokerages who would …