Posts by Trish Puleo
Four Reasons Why You Should Always Tour a Home With Your Real Estate Agent
A real estate agent will represent you when you are ready to buy a home. Real estate agents are trained professionals who must qualify for a state license to represent buyers and sellers of residential and commercial property. You do not pay the agent. Sellers pay a commission to the listing agent who shares the funds…
Read MoreHouse Hunting in the Winter: 6 Tricks to Find the Perfect Place
Winter has always been an excellent time to buy a home, from a market point of view. Officially, the winter is the “slow” season for real estate. What this means for buyers is that there is less competition and sellers are more willing to negotiate before closing. If you don’t mind the weather and can…
Read MoreHow to Buy a New Home While Selling in a Crowded Real Estate Market
Right now, buying a house is a highly competitive market. Buyers are eager to bid on any home that comes available on the market. Rapid and ambitious bidding can quickly move homes out of reach for more cautious buyers who like to take their time with the process. The state of the market today is uniquely challenging for anyone…
Read MoreCan Real Estate Agents Help You Find Homes With Highly Rated Schools?
Ask a real estate agent about schools, and you might get nothing more than a pained smile and a school-information website or two. Your agent isn’t purposely giving you the run-around. Certain details about a neighborhood or community can violate the Fair Housing Act, which was enacted in 1968 to eliminate housing discrimination. The law protects against…
Read More7 Tips on How to Choose and Buy a House During Harsh Winter Weather
Winter is a great time to buy a house. With the holidays approaching, it’s easier for you to find a home you can afford before your budget is blown by Christmas spending. But winter is also an unpredictable season with rain and snow that can make it difficult to inspect or assess properties in person.…
Read MoreHome Flipping: Restoring Homes in a Low-Inventory Housing Market
Multi-million-dollar mansions, there just aren’t enough houses for the number of people looking to buy or rent. This is the result of a SNAFU of past circumstances. Under-development in previous decades and a massive pandemic slow-down in the construction industry have conspired to result in an unignorable housing inventory shortage as buyers emerge to buy…
Read MoreThe Quick Handbook for Buying an HOA Home
Right now, about one-fourth of single-family homes are in HOA neighborhoods. When buying a home, there’s a good chance that your dream opportunity will be in an HOA. How do you buy an HOA and make sure you’ll be happy as a member of the association? This is your quick go-to guide for buying an…
Read MoreStrategies to Sell Your Home in the Autumn Housing Market
Selling a home in autumn is a unique experience. It is often more measured than the frenzy of summer buys but warmer and more responsive than the frozen housing market of winter. Depending on your region, seasons, and seller preferences; fall could be the perfect time to sell your home. The Seasonal Cycle of Home…
Read MoreWhat Happens On Closing Day When Buying A House?
Closing day is an exciting moment for every home buyer. It marks the end of the home buying process, whereby the seller finally transfers the property homeownership to you. It can be overwhelming if you don’t know what to expect. In this guide, we walk you through the important things to expect on the closing…
Read MoreBuying a House vs. Buying a Condo: What to Expect
Buying a new home is a big decision for anyone. Whether you’re buying a family residence or an investment property, there is an important choice to make in the type of property you choose. The two types of home property are single-family homes and condo homes which share a building with other privately-owned condos. On…
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