Where Performance Outsells Promises
If you are thinking of buying a resale home, be prepared to spend a lot of time shopping resales that need renovation and/or heavy on deferred maintenance. Orlando Realtor Kathy Llamas showed resales to a couple for almost two months and was about to lose them to a 'we decided to wait' excuse. They kept seeing homes they liked, but could not afford after remodeling or … Continue reading...
What do you need to know? To ensure your home is protected, we’ve listed a few things you may not know about radon. Make sure you know the facts before you take action. Myth: Radon isn’t dangerous. Fact: Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers and is responsible for 21,000 deaths in the United States each year. Because it is an odorless gas, we … Continue reading...
It doesn't matter where you live, what kind of home you have or what time of year it is. If you're looking to sell your home quickly, you'll need to do a better job than other local homeowners who are competing against you. Try these top three tips to secure a sale within 60 days. Enhance Its Appearance When it comes to selling your home, looks are everything. If the … Continue reading...
What to Do When Your New Home Is a Lemon If your dream house turns into a nightmare, fret not: You have some options. Getting an inspection is essential because it's easier for homebuyers to identify potential problems prior to a sale rather than litigate them later. When it comes to buying an old property, homeowners must prepare for unexpected repairs, potential … Continue reading...
Improving your credit score can take a few months. So if you’re looking to get an auto or home loan, or want to apply for a new credit card, an early start can give you time to raise your credit score and then get a loan or new credit card at a better interest rate. Getting the loan you need for personal expenses is possible even if you have bad credit loans. Here are some … Continue reading...
So you've decided to put your home on the market. Congratulations! Hopefully, you've brought a rockin' REALTOR® on board to help you list your spot, and together you've done your due diligence on what to ask for. As you start checking things off your to-do list, it's also important to pay mind of what not to do. Below are a handful of things to get you started. Don't … Continue reading...
Despite a strong market, American families are facing unaffordable housing, Fannie Mae CEO Timothy Mayopoulos told FOX Business on Tuesday. “The greatest challenge in housing now is not home price appreciation but really affordability for families,” Mayopoulos told Dagen McDowell during an exclusive interview on “Mornings with Maria.” The government-sponsored enterprise, … Continue reading...
U.S. housing affordability is at its worst level in decades and is only expected to deteriorate further over the course of the year. In the first quarter of 2018, affordability worsened by 5% as the cost of having a mortgage rose, according to a report from Arch Mortgage Insurance. The picture is only going to get worse through the remainder of the year, which is headed for … Continue reading...
Bathrooms have overtaken kitchens as the most popular remodeling project, according to a newly released survey by the National Association of Home Builders. "Small-scale renovations are slowly becoming just as popular as large-scale projects, as seen with bathroom remodeling becoming more common than kitchens," says 2018 NAHB Remodelers Chair Joanne Theunissen. "Home owners … Continue reading...
The world has changed and renting has changed right along with it. Renting has long been the traditional first-step toward home ownership and, in later life, a lifestyle-simplifying option for long-term property owners intent on liberating equity. The latest Report by The Pew Charitable Trusts reveals that the lingering legacy of the 2007-09 Great Recession is more … Continue reading...
