Signs Roofing Replacement is Necessary One of the questions that any homeowner should be asking themselves if they have a roof that is getting up in age is, “how do I know if replacement roofing is necessary? For obvious reasons, your roof is one of the most essential parts of your home. Without it, you […]

Taxes Assessment For Property Explained If you have never owned a home before, you’re probably not that familiar with taxes assessments for property. What you pay yearly for being a property owner is known as an assessment tax. While no one likes paying property taxes, they are necessary to pay for essential services. Property taxes […]

What is a Realtor® Commission? A Realtor’s commission is how most real estate agents make a living. It is highly unusual for an agent in real estate to be paid a salary. Real Estate is a commission-based business. Yearly commission for Realtors can be highly erratic. One of the most popular questions among consumers is […]

How a Home Viewing Can Make or Break House Sales Do you know how a home showing works? House viewings start a buyer becoming interested enough to make an offer on your place. Showing a house is one of the primary functions of a buyer’s agent. It would help if you strived to make the […]

How Much Are Closing Costs For a Seller? Do sellers pay closing costs? What are the costs of selling a home? What are the seller’s closing costs? How much are closing costs? These are all common questions first-time sellers will ask. Most homeowners will want to have a rough idea of the closing costs and […]

If you like the idea of minimalist living or want to downsize, tiny homes can seem very appealing. The tiny house cost is another advantage if you want to save money. But how much are tiny houses, and is this type of property within your budget? Pricing for tiny homes will undoubtedly be much less […]

Another way of asking when can sellers keep earnest money is how can a buyer forfeit it. When buying a home, the vast majority of the time you will be required to put up earnest money or good faith deposit. The typical earnest money amount is between one to five percent of the purchase price. […]

Home Appraisal Myths You Need to Know The home appraisal process can be nerve-wracking for many sellers. You probably already listed your home, and even received an offer, and now someone is coming in to tell you what the house is worth? Someone who can quickly state a price that sinks your sale? It only […]

The Definition of a Buyer’s Market In real estate sales, there are essentially three types of markets. There is a buyer’s market, a seller’s market, and a balanced market. The differences between buyers’ and sellers’ markets are like night and day. Real Estate markets go through cycles. The real estate market never stays the same […]

Listing Agent vs. Selling Agent In real estate sales, there are many terms that can confuse consumers. The jargon used in the industry almost seems endless. Unfortunately, many real estate agents forget that buyers and sellers don’t always know our terminology. Most don’t know there is a difference between a Realtor and a real estate […]