Buyer
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 ...
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 b...
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 ...
Don’t Forget to Look Up! The Importance of Having A Healthy Roof Over Your Home
A roof is one of the least thought of components of a home, but it's undoubtedly one of the most important. That lovely front porch or lush garden may be the first features that catch your attention when you drive by a home or during house-...
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 favori...
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, 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, w...
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...