How Much Do You Offer?
In addition to sale prices of other comparable homes, there are several ways you can come up with a winning bid. Read more HERE.
Don’t Make These Costly Mistakes This Winter!
As winter approaches, it’s important to make sure a home is ready for the colder months ahead. HouseLogic offers the following tips of the mistakes to avoid…read more HERE.
Making a Home Purchase Offer
Once you’ve found your ideal house, it’s time to get started with the financial and contractual side of the purchase. Purchase contracts vary in length and terms from state to state, and sometimes within a state.
Let your CENTURY 21® professional guide you through this process.
Shopping for a Home
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you will make. That’s why it’s in your best interest to choose an experienced real estate agent who listens to and understands your needs, and has detailed knowledge of the area in which you want to want to live. Read more HERE.
What If You Already Have a Home?
Buying a new home and selling an existing home at the same time has its own set of challenges. With knowledgeable planning, you can ensure everything goes smoothly.
Read more tips in this article.
Where Housing Costs Less, Energy Costs More
In metros were home owners pay the least amount for housing, they often spend some of the highest amounts on energy each year. On the other hand, in some of the priciest areas, owners get more of a break, according to a new report by Redfin.
Energy costs should be an important factor guiding home buyers. After all, energy bills can increase total housing costs by as much as 50 percent or more. This is particularly common in the Rust Belt, Redfin researchers note.
Read more HERE.
Know Your Neighborhood
When you buy a home, you’re investing in a community. You’ll spend a significant amount of time and money supporting the schools, community organizations and commercial centers in the area. Before you make the final decision, take a good look at the location and make sure it fits your lifestyle. Read on for MORE…
What Can You Afford?
Now that you know what you’re looking for, the next step is figuring out what type of home you can afford. A review of your income, savings, monthly expenses and debt will be necessary. Click HERE to read more.
5 Insurance Tips for Home Renovation Projects
A home renovation can be an overwhelming experience with high stakes for your clients. There’s creating the overall vision of the project, gauging its financial feasibility, finding a reliable contractor, and hoping for a smooth construction process. But an important consideration that often falls by the wayside is making sure the project is adequately insured.
Whatever a home remodel entails, it’s important that all the players involved are insured—from the homeowner, to the general contractor, to any subcontractors involved, says Mark Komiskey, Director of Homeowners Products at Esurance.
Here are five insurance tips to help keep financially sound as you consider a home renovation.
4 Lawn Maintenance Tips for Fall
Fall lawn maintenance isn’t just about clearing away leaves, says The National Association of Landscape Professionals. Your clients will want to do a few things in their yard not only to prep it for the colder months, but to ensure that it’s in good shape for spring.
Maintaining a healthy lawn is also great for a home’s curb appeal, and just adopting a standard lawn care program can recover 303 percent of the project cost, according to the 2016 Remodeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features.
Consider these lawn tips and remember that lawn care is something you need to think about throughout the year.