Over the last two years, homes have been selling very quickly and home prices have been higher than ever. For example, between June 2020 and June 2022, the median price rose by 31%. On a national scale, this means that homes now cost around $450,000. That’s nearly 17%...
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Year: 2022
What is a quit claim deed, and why is it important?
Simply put, a quit claim deed is a document used to transfer ownership of property. It is a fast and easy method of handing over property or real estate but is only appropriate in certain circumstances. Think of a situation where you are married and need to include...
When can you actually take possession of a home?
If you watch real estate shows on television, you may get the wrong idea about when you actually own a home. On the shows, the couple will make an offer, it will get accepted, and everyone will get very excited as if they are now homeowners. But they're not. You...
2 mistakes homebuyers make with their first home
Home purchases aren’t just an investment with your money but an investment into the future of you and your family. It could mean the difference between dealing with a landlord for your entire life or managing an estate that’s meant to last for generations. When it...
What can you do about a noisy neighbor?
You’ve just purchased a new house and have finally moved in. The first few nights went well, but recently, you’ve started hearing a lot of noise coming from the neighbors. This carries on for days and weeks until you and your family are no longer able to enjoy your...
Do you need a real estate agent when selling your home
Whether you are relocating, upgrading or downgrading, selling your home can be a complicated affair. But, should you go it alone or involve a real estate agent? It is not a legal requirement to have a real estate agent. Selling your home by yourself might save you...
3 things home inspectors can miss on inspection
You may have been saving up for your first new home for a few years. The idea of a new home may fill you with glee and excitement. You’ve taken the rights step, set a contingency clause, and hired a home inspector. A few hours after your home inspector reviews your...
Thinking about purchasing a short sale or foreclosed home?
The housing market has been hot in recent years, most favoring sellers with available property in increasingly limited supply. As it cools off in tandem with the increase in interest rates, that trend may begin to change, even perhaps leading to a burst of short sales...
Why do home prices keep rising?
Over the last few years, you've likely noticed a trend where home prices continue to rise. While the real estate market, in general, has always been going up, there are usually fluctuations where it will drop for a time. This hasn't seemed to happen, and home prices...
Will you need to cancel the closing over an appraisal gap?
Getting your offer to stand out is a challenge in today’s real estate market. There isn't enough supply for all the people who want to buy, so buyers have to compete with one another. Buyers may make offers well over the asking price for a property to entice the...