When I'm buying a house, how long does it take to get to closing?
Well, there are a lot of factors that go into that. Number one, it most likely depends on the seller’s situation. If the ...
I really want to sell my home but with the COVID numbers increasing, I'm kind of nervous to do it at this time.
Yeah, absolutely. I mean, it's a crazy world right now and that is certainly a valid concern. The market is still very stro...
Well, when you buy real estate and you stretch your budget and buy at the top of your budget, we call that being house poor. When you're able to live in a really nice home, but you don't have the funds available to do some of the other things t...
What is the difference between market value, appraised value, and the assessed value of my property?
Market value is what a buyer is willing to pay. That is dictated by the market. If there's a lot of supply and low demand, of course...
As a seller, how do I handle a lowball offer?
Well, I think that sellers should always counter no matter what the offer is, or at least a verbal counter. With the market changing right now, we're starting to see homes on the market...
Should you make improvements to your home before putting it on the market?
You know, it really depends. I really like to walk through the home with a seller, or the homeowner either virtually via Zoom or in person. What I want to see...
What would be my best advice to someone?
Well, obviously I would say buy real estate. It's such a great investment. So buying real estate would be number one. But on a more personal note, I would say, it has to be a “hell yes.”...
Do I need 20% down to buy a home? I'm really surprised that I still get this question quite often.
The answer is no, you don't need 20% down to buy a home. We have some great local lenders with a lot of different loan programs. A...
We get this question all the time. Your home is only worth what a buyer is willing to pay. You can price it where you need to price it, but a buyer is going to look at the comparables that agents are going to help them with. Depending on supply...
Should I list my property now in December with the holidays coming up or wait until after the New Year or spring?
We get that all the time. You know, whenever you're ready is a great time to get your home on the market. We still ...
