There is a consensus that millennials are not buying houses because they are too expensive, they prefer to rent, and are more likely to live at home. While this may be the case for some, it is not the case for all young adults. In fact, there has been a large turn in the housing…
There is nothing more annoying than just starting the dream home searching processes and being called by every realtor in town within minutes. It can be overwhelming and make the whole home search not as much fun. Especially, when just starting and not having a clear idea in mind. Well, maybe seeing every home MLS and…
Are you hunting for the perfect property? Are you a First Time Home Buyer and don’t know what to expect? Maybe you just want to be prepared before you take the steps towards owning a home. Here are the 13 steps every homebuyer will go through to buy their perfect property. Choose your team….
Tips for Buying New Construction 1. Find a great agent. Be sure it’s someone who has experience in new construction *ahem* as this type of sale is very different then a typical resale home sale. 2. Be creative during negotiations. Builders don’t like to drop their prices. Instead, consider asking for the builder to pay…
How to Negotiate the Best Price when Buying This post originally appeared on The Idea Hunters website, and was written by James “Jim” Kim, a commercial and residential agent in New York. You can find the original article by clicking here. As a REALTOR, I’ve witnessed firsthand how emotional and stressful it can be to buy…
Are millennials buying homes? This post originally appeared at Inc.com. You can find the original post by clicking here. The housing market is back–with the exception of one demographic that happens to be buying homes at historic lows. Buyers ages 18 to 35. AKA, millennials. In fact, for the first time in 130 years, the…
First-time homebuying 101 This compilation of articles originally appeared at Curbed.com. You can find the original by clicking here. Click on each title to view the article. 6 common mistakes first-time homebuyers make Making the wrong move in a saturated housing market leads to financial remorse or house buying misery. To prevent this agony, here…
Don’t Be Shocked by These Hidden Costs of Buying a Home This post originally appeared at Realtor.com. You can find the original by clicking here. When you’re thinking about buying your first home, it might seem like it’s all about the down payment. You save for years to have it, and you base a good portion of…
Should I Rent or Buy? This post originally appeared on the Stir. You can find the original by clicking here. 1. Crunch the numbers. Buying vs. renting isn’t solely about comparing costs, but that’s still a huge part of the process. The Allstate Rent vs. Own Calculator can help you see the big picture from…