by Alicia Persson | Oct 26, 2023 | Buying Homes
How Does Rent-to-Own Work? What do you do when you want to buy a house, but you need some help gathering a down payment? Or maybe your credit score is less-than-perfect? The great thing about real estate is that there are different ways to become a homeowner. If you...
by Serena Yan | Oct 23, 2023 | Buying Homes, Real Estate Education
How much does it cost to build a house? Before you embark on the exciting journey of building your dream home, it’s important to know the cost of building one and the expenses to expect after you move in. But since home building is such a niche topic, it’s nice to get...
by Alicia Persson | Oct 19, 2023 | Buying Homes
The Hidden Costs of Buying a House Buying a home is an extremely exciting time. Browsing through listings, making notes of the amenities you want, and even walking through potential homes can be thrilling. But there are things people don’t tell you about, such as...
by Alicia Persson | Oct 2, 2023 | Buying Homes
Can you buy a second home and rent the first? Buying a second home while renting the first is an alternative way to move without selling. In a market where it takes around 83 days to sell a home traditionally, a faster option like this can make a difference in your...
by Alicia Persson | Sep 19, 2023 | Buying Homes, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Trends
Doubled interest rates compared to 2022 have raised a big question for homebuyers: how to buy a home in today’s market? Much has changed even this calendar year, going from a fervent seller’s market to one in which buyers have more leverage. However, on the flip side,...
by Alicia Persson | Sep 14, 2023 | Buying Homes, Real Estate Education
Looking for ways to avoid a home bidding war was a common question during the red-hot seller’s market of 2022. And though augmented mortgage interest rates have cooled the frenzy across the board, experts say it’s still common to get into a bidding war in high-demand...
by Serena Yan | Sep 6, 2023 | Buying Homes, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Finance
When the real estate market cycles into a competitive seller’s market, many homebuyers must deal with something called an “appraisal gap.” What is it and how can you make the best moves during the home buying process? What is an appraisal gap? An appraisal gap is the...
by Alicia Persson | Aug 28, 2023 | Buying Homes, Investment Properties
Buying Your First Investment Property If you’ve ever lived in a rental home or ran a business from a retail space, you rented property from a real estate investor. Owning properties is a great way to protect your wealth and pass on a legacy to the next generation....
by Alicia Persson | Aug 4, 2023 | Buying Homes
Questions to Ask Your Buyer’s Agent When you decide to buy a house, it’s important to have a real estate agent represent you. This enables you to navigate the home-buying process while being fully informed. The realtor that helps you buy a house is officially called a...
by Alicia Persson | Jun 16, 2023 | Buying Homes, Real Estate Education
What is a Buyer’s Market? What is a buyer’s market? A buyer’s market is a term used in real estate to describe a market condition in which buyers typically have the upper hand. In general, there are more properties for sale than available buyers. In...
by Alicia Persson | Jun 1, 2023 | Buying Homes
To buy a house or wait: That is the question on many people’s minds. You don’t have to look far to see many news articles about housing affordability concerns amid elevated interest rates and the prospect of a recession. But do all these trends mean that it’s...
by Alicia Persson | May 15, 2023 | Buying Homes, New Construction Homes, Selling Homes
Sell and Stay Programs Near Me Are you dreaming about buying a new construction home, but the nightmare logistics of selling your existing home are holding you back? Well, worry no more! There can be a solution for your existing home to make buying a dream new...
