Most homebuyers would agree that the exciting part of the house buying process is when they get to visit their potential new homes and visualize living in them. But before you can get to that point, you must sort out the finances first. It all begins with making some mortgage arrangements. To help you with…
Millennials make up the largest segment out there in the house buying market. According to the data provided by the National Association of Realtors, last year, this cohort of homebuyers accounted for 37% of all buyers, and they have been the most active generation of house buyers for the past 6 years straight. Millennials bring…
Buying an under-construction house is like living your life with a clean slate. The house is not tainted by any owner, which gives you a satisfaction that cannot be explained. Despite what everyone says, buying a new construction house is not a hassle! The biggest benefit of a construction house is that it’s “brand new.”…
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), a house spends 73% less time on the market when it has been staged. As you already know, the longer a house is on the market, the more its price drops because of buyers that there’s something wrong with the house. According to a 2019 survey by…
Money-saving appliances. Did you get a high electricity bill this month? It’s possible that you are depending too much on your home appliances or it’s probably because the electricity cost has risen. At a time like this, what you need to do is upgrade your house and get smart appliances. Look out for home appliances…
“I dream a dream that I am living in my house.” How many times have you said this in a conversation? Yes, there was a time when we could only dream about buying a house! Just the thought of all those expenses would cripple a person and they signed on the lease again. That white…
Newly constructed homes come with energy efficiency, enhanced safety features, and amenities that are more in line with modern lifestyles. However, if you aren’t vigilant in the buying process when it comes to buying newly constructed homes, these things may cost you more than they’re worth. Let’s look at five costly new construction buying mistakes…
As the name suggests, real estate closing makes up the final step in the entire process of buying or selling a house. When the offer made by the buyer for a real estate is officially accepted by the other party, a purchase agreement is drawn up, the money is paid to secure the contract, and…
Budgeting Tips for Home Buying. Budgeting is usually the first step that you take when you’re starting on your house buying quest. Therefore, you have to make sure that you do not start off on the wrong foot. To help you in this area, we have put together a few useful tips and guidelines that…
Things to Avoid When Buying a Home. Home buying is a complicated task. It doesn’t matter whether you’re buying a home for the first time or the 5th time; the sheer amount of steps that it involves will always make it a taxing activity to get through. First-time buyers are especially prone to making mistakes…