Lately you see a lot of homes sitting on the market for sale for months on end. Yet at the same time, you will see one that gets grabbed up as soon as it hits the market. What factors are involved in these quick sales and how can you get your home to sell faster. [...]
With so many homes on the market today to choose from, it is very easy to find a home that fits your needs exactly. But, what if something has gone wrong during the buying stage and you are unsure about buying the home after all. Where do you stand and what are your options? It [...]
Low ball offers are fairly commonplace at present. When looking to buy a home, some buyers are looking at listing age and then making low ball offers on those homes that have been on the market for lengthy periods. Offering 25% below listing price is rarely acceptable – you’re just asking for a refusal. When [...]
We are living in strange times when it comes to finances, particularly personal finances. Mortgage lenders are tightening screws on borrowers, making it harder and harder each day to get a mortgage approval. What is strange is that those with poor credit scores are still able to gain mortgage approval if they are prepared to [...]
One of the problems that face many home buyers is the slow response that often comes following an offer. We have always advocated in favor of home buyers settling on three or four homes they really like. If you have followed that advice, then waiting a week or so for a response from a seller [...]
Negotiating to buy a home can be a frustrating experience. You put together what you feel is a very fair offer and yet the seller immediately rejects it. This leaves you wondering why it was so readily rejected. There are many reasons why a seller may reject an offer, and it can sometimes help if [...]
Buying a new home can be an exciting process, especially for those who are buying their first home. Falling in love with a home can be a trap for the unwary, the emotions involved can cause you to become a little careless, perhaps even committing to more than you can really afford. Don’t get us [...]
Congratulations! You’ve found the home of your dreams. But before you make a formal offer, you need to make sure the home is priced correctly. You don’t want to overpay. Typically used when selling a home, a comparable market analysis (CMA) lists the recent sale information of nearby homes, including how long each home stayed [...]
