Mistakes to Avoid When Getting a Home Inspection Forbes and other property authorities recommend potential buyers get a home inspection before closing on a house. These checks give buyers peace of mind and provide an idea of any upcoming repairs or needs before moving into the home. It is important to hire someone with the …
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Potential homebuyers are always cautioned to be aware of mortgage lending standards and the difficulty they might face when trying to obtain a mortgage. Credit availability is expanding, making it easier to get a mortgage now than it was a year ago. The market is still tight however, and homebuyers should be prepared to shop …
Covington, Louisiana And What It Offers Settled in the early 1800s, the picturesque town of Covington, Louisiana is a place that people proudly call home. Covington’s main attraction is its vibrant town center, which is teeming with quaint shops, art galleries, antique stores, and music stores. Food and wine are taken seriously in this area, …
Affordable Housing Crisis In New Orleans The New Orleans City Council made a bold move to address the affordable housing ‘crisis’ that has been growing in New Orleans. In the meeting, the council requested the City Planning Commission to author new rules addressing policies for affordable housing units in neighborhoods throughout the city. Their report …
Real Estate Disruptors Over the last decade, new technologies have brought about many “disruptive” innovations that have resulted in tremendous changes for the industries they’ve affected. New emerging technologies are revolutionizing our world, and along the way will inevitably render many industries obsolete. Consider how digital content took the place of Blockbuster and Uber, who …
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The Best Time To Sell A House When is the best time to sell a house? The absolute best time to sell your home is the first week in April. Everyone wants to sell their home with the least Realtor commission and for the highest fair market price.Statistics have shown that homes listed the first …
Attracting Buyers In Today’s Market According to the National Association of Realtors® 2018 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends study, which evaluates the generational differences of home buyers and sellers, 90 percent of millennials purchased or sold their home through a real estate agent and 84 percent of other generations also worked with an agent. …
Planning Your Home Buying Based On Property Taxes There is nothing drier under the sun. Taxes, even property taxes, have such technical jargon attached to them that we all tend to zone out about them. However, you can achieve some genuine things by planning for property taxes. Home Taxes Can Differ A city or urban …
How Buyers Are Finding Homes We are living in an age that is highly digital, which has changed the way buyers look for homes and therefore changed the most effective ways to market a home. In a real estate environment that is ever-changing, it is important to find a professional who can help you understand …
Avoiding Home-Buyers Anxiety The anticipation of buying a new home can be very overwhelming for some consumers. Sometimes it’s difficult to determine what steps to take if you are doing it on your own. Knowledge is the key to making the right decisions, and the right choice. It takes time to research all of the …