Buying a home is a complicated process. Aside from finding the best listings to tour in person—and in our current seller’s market, that part is challenging enough—you need to have your mortgage pre-approved, look at comps, check the school district, pay attention to taxes, etc. The list is too long for one person (or family)… Continue reading Homebuyers: here are 4 advantages of working with a buyer’s agent

In hot real estate markets (like the ones many areas of the country are currently experiencing), it may seem like everyone wants the same features in a home. As available dwellings are snapped up within hours of listing—or even before listing—one wonders if people are looking at any factors besides location. Even when homes are… Continue reading Buyers: Decide what feature(s) are most important for your new home

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This is true when it comes to property, too. Yet even a home that’s perfect from your perspective is bound to have some defects, both major and minor. While this may surprise you, it’s actually not uncommon to find problems in newly-constructed properties as well as older… Continue reading Buyers: Use the home inspection to negotiate your best deal