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10 Simple DIY Home Decor Ideas for Your Fixer-Upper – Pt 2
6) Get Creative with a Chalkboard Wall (Magnets are a Plus!) Chalkboard paint is one of the coolest DIY trends of the last five years. With a few coats of this matte black (or green, or blue) paint, you can turn an entire wall or designated section into a dynamic chalkboard. Bust out the sidewalk…
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10 Simple DIY Home Decor Ideas for Your Fixer-Upper – Pt 1
Buying a home to DIY can be a delight if rolling up your sleeves to wield paintbrush and hammer sounds like a dream weekend for you. Getting into DIY home decor, there are a lot of major projects you can do. You can practically renovate your home DIY if you get too deep into a project. But wait,…
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7 Warning Signs Your Seller’s Agent Isn’t a Good Fit
In business, there are times when an employee isn’t the right fit, and it’s better to let them go and find the right person to fill that role. This same idea can also apply to agents; if you’re not happy with your seller’s agent, you need to know when it’s time to move on to…
Read MoreFour 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…
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