Before you get the keys and start bringing your boxes into your new rental space, carefully examining a potential lease is an important first step. Yes, a lease is likely multiple pages peppered with legalese, but it is a legally binding document. Know what you’re agreeing to before you sign. Even the most basic lease should include: Lease term. When your lease begins and ends, and…
Homeownership brings with it a greater sense of responsibility, but it also provides stability, equity, tax benefits, and long-term wealth — and you can say goodbye to landlords and rental restrictions. Before you submit an offer on the home of your dreams, make sure you’re prepared. This list will help make the process a little easier and hopefully instill some more confidence. The Mortgage Qualifying for…
Renting is a great way to acquire space for yourself without the obligations of homeownership. Even as a renter though, you’re not completely free from responsibility. 1. Not reading your lease: The end of the lease could include an automatic renewal clause, leaving you stuck paying early termination fees if you want to move out. Didn’t read the security deposit section? You might have just agreed to nonrefundable…
When it comes time to put your house on the market, make sure it stands out. There are several things you can do to make sure you’re putting your best seller’s foot forward. 1. Clean. Yes, of course you clean your home, but this time, it needs to be spotless. If that means scrubbing the tile grout with an old toothbrush until it shines, it’s…
Drones have been a hit holiday gift for the past several years, but can they help you sell your home? In June 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration made a final rule governing the use of drones. Before this rule came down, anyone using one for commercial purposes had to fill out a waiver. Today, with the final rule, Realtors® are able to utilize drones to…
Chances are if you own a home, you’ve already gone through the harrowing buying process yourself. It can be long, drawn-out months of managing a series of unique expectations and disappointments. Try to put yourself in the shoes of potential buyers when you’re preparing your house to sell. On the other side of the aisle, it’s hard to make assumptions about buyers, but push yourselves…
It’s never a good idea to just take the highest bid and run, sit down and consider any contingencies that come with the cash. Your selling situation should absolutely come into consideration when you receive offers on your property. You’re selling your house for a reason — maybe you need more space, relocating for work, or you just want to upgrade. If your home is deeply…