After I started looking for a new house, it was pretty obvious that I wasn't going to be able to find one on my own. I had no idea what to look for in the local market, and I was really frustrated when I heard that I needed to navigate all of the paperwork by myself. However, a friend of mine recommended an excellent real estate agent who could help us out. She was kind, understanding, and she even took the time to explain things to me. She walked me through every part of the process, and it was a huge relief. This blog is all about finding a great home.
Posted on: 16 May 2018
Whether you're moving due to a new job opportunity or due to wanting a change of scenery, it's a good idea to be cautious when you intend on buying a home from out-of-state. While many people purchase a home when they relocate to a new state, there are new things that you'll need to keep in mind compared to if you were buying the home as a resident of the state. [Read More]
Posted on: 14 March 2018
A good real estate listing for a house for sale includes a comprehensive description of the house, each of its room features, and its property, as well as provides photos that depict the above. Conversely, real estate listings that get little serious attention are those with generic wording and only a few low-quality images. If you really want to make your listing stand out, it should be more like the former than the latter—but you should also consider including floor plans. [Read More]
Posted on: 12 January 2018
It is sad that the real estate property industry has its bad apples just like other industries. There are criminals who post phony properly listings as a way getting money from unsuspecting property buyers without delivering the said properties. Here are a few ways to spot potentially dangerous listings: Unusual Typos A professionally crafted listing shouldn't contain a typo; it's even worse if a listing contains several typos. Therefore, if you are reading a listing and you are wondering whether the seller is a child, there are two more things you should think about. [Read More]
Posted on: 23 December 2017
When you're in the military, you don't always have a lot of time to prepare for a military relocation. When time is of the essence, you've got to make the most of the time you have available to you. That means you'll need to do everything from finding a place to live, familiarizing yourself with the community, and signing the paperwork while following a very tight schedule. To help you get through the chaos, it's a good idea to schedule a trip to your new town, even if you can only squeeze in a couple of days. [Read More]