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So you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to schedule the home inspection prior to closing. More often than not, your agent may have made your offer contingent on a clean home inspection. This contingency allows you to renegotiate the price paid for the home, ask the sellers to cover repairs, […]
The results of countless studies have shown that potential home buyers, and even current homeowners, have an inflated view of what is really required to qualify for a mortgage in today’s market. One such study by the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, revealed that many Millennials have not yet considered purchasing a home, […]
If you are planning on listing your home for sale, make sure that you don’t overlook the condition of your kitchen. A recent article on realtor.com listed “7 Signs Your Kitchen Is Way Overdue for a Renovation,” in which they warned: “Dated kitchens—just like bathrooms—are a major barrier for resale. Buyers want modern amenities and styling, and most aren’t interested in […]
Fannie Mae’s “What do consumers know about the Mortgage Qualification Criteria?” Study revealed that Americans are misinformed about what is required to qualify for a mortgage when purchasing a home and these two myths may be holding buyers back. Myth #1: “I Need a 20% Down Payment” The first of two myths is Fannie Mae’s survey revealed that consumers overestimate […]
So you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home’, you finally found one and now you’re ready to make an offer! We’ve got 4 tips to help you make your offer a success. The price is right, and in such a competitive market you want to make sure you make a good […]
You’re aware that owning your home has great financial benefits but do you know the real cost of not owning your home? Because of this, more and more experts are growing concerned about the ramifications of a falling homeownership rate. Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has […]
Welcome to the luxurious lake-front estate at 10649 E Goose Haven Drive in Lafayette’s coveted Goose Haven Estates neighborhood. Colorado’s amazing back range views are enjoyed from the lake front beach area to the stone covered back patio with fireplace as well as throughout the inside of the estate from many of the rooms. Goose Haven hosts […]
Whenever there is talk about an improving housing market, some begin to show concern that we may be headed toward another housing bubble that will be followed by a crash similar to the one we saw last decade. Here are five data points that show the housing market will continue to recover, and that a […]
Buying and moving into a new home is stressful enough. When you start thinking about how to transport all of your endless stuff, it’s no wonder you might fall into anxiety overload. But there is one tried-and-true way to make your move less miserable: downsizing. Granted, sorting things to toss or donate can be a headache in […]
So you think you’re finally ready to make the jump from renter to homeowner? Awesome! In this exciting but admittedly scary time, you might be inclined to turn to friends and family for advice—especially if they own homes. Just make sure you’re not scared in the these 9 home buying myths! But beware, dear home buyer of the future: […]