The real estate industry is adapting quickly to the outbreak of coronavirus. Many real estate agents, brokerages, and even mortgage companies have shifted their business virtually. Different states and localities have employed various restrictions and revisions to real estate transactions in ...
This health crisis doesn't seem to have an end date yet, so aside from adjusting to our “new normal” (a.k.a. self-isolation and staying at home), we also have to prepare for an uncertain future. This is why we can never go ...
Before the coronavirus crisis, what were your home buying goals?As the current pandemic impacts our lives and businesses, we're all left wondering how long will it last. Many families are affected, our frontline workers are risking their own health to save lives, and the economy is expected to ...
Whether we admit it or not, there are some cleaning tasks that our minds seem to neglect every now and then. We may be guilty of one or two of these, and that's totally fine. Nobody says we can’t catch up with our spring cleaning duties, especially now that we’re mostly stuck in ...
It's easier to wish for our home to be something different—to dream of perfect marble counter tops, a cozy front porch, or a pristine bathroom just like what we see on design magazines and HGTV. Because of these, we ...
With spring right around the corner, many home buyers are coming out of hibernation and are getting ready to step into the market to find their perfect home. So if you've considered selling this spring, know that it’s a great time to move forward with those plans.
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Finally, after months of browsing at homes online and attending open houses and showings, you found the perfect home to buy. Congratulations! You've applied for a mortgage and now you can’t wait to settle and decorate. However, until you’ve closed on the house and have the keys in ...
Buyers with good credit can purchase homes with a relatively small down payment, lower monthly mortgage, and low-interest rates compared to conventional mortgages through loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). In fact, the FHA only requires as little as a 3.5 percent down ...
Wondering which real estate documents to keep after closing? Learn the essential paperwork you should retain, from the deed to the closing disclosure, to protect your investment and ensure a smooth future. Brought to you by Scott Lehr ...
More millennials are pursuing homeownership now than ever before, according to the 2019 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report by the National Association of REALTORS®. They continue to be the largest generational ...
