Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, serial renter, or real estate veteran, here are the questions you should ask—and the answers you should look for—to help you purchase the perfect home at the perfect price. Happy hunting!
Who doesn’t love browsing for a dream home using an app? In just a few taps, you’re imagining your life via the professional photos of beautifully staged rooms. However, you could be glancing over details that are potential dealbreakers. We asked a few Realtors for a list of things a buyer should never overlook when […]
Despite purchasing homes later in life than other generations, 60% of Millennials say owning a home is the primary ingredient of achieving the American dream. That doesn’t mean they’re totally prepared. Like any first-time homebuyer, young owners are often taken aback at the full range of financial burdens that accompany home ownership. Here are five […]
Selling your home can be an emotional process. What makes it even tougher is that it’s also a business decision, one where it’s unwise to let your emotions run the show. Doing so can lead to making a mistake that could potentially cost you your ideal buyer. With that in mind, we laid out four […]
You have your eyes on the perfect property, and your inspection is all squared away. Between that and the pile of disclosures you’ve acquired, you’re feeling pretty confident that you know everything you need to know to make an offer, right? Umm… not so fast. Home sellers don’t always have to disclose certain details about […]
“It smells like a dog lives here,” isn’t the first impression you want to hear from a prospective homebuyer. “The reaction is usually to leave,” says Jane McAuley, a realtor at Coldwell Banker. Cleaning out ever-present pet odors and allergy issues before putting your home on the market can be a financial concern, but, thankfully, […]
We’re not talking about the last-minute things you scurry around to do before a showing, like straightening up. These are the indoor tasks that take a little more time and effort, but are essential to take care of during the winter before listing your home in spring. 1. Take Inventory You’ve got some time on […]
No two homes are exactly alike because no two families are exactly alike. Still, buying house plans online can feel like a simple way to design a personalized home without the fuss. Sure, someone might have the same plan, but you make a house a home, right? Before you take the plunge and buy stock […]
A home’s selling price is largely affected by the home appraisal. Here are some tips to help you get the largest valuation.
What to do Before Scheduling a Property Appraisal Whether you’ve got a potential buyer interested in your home, or you’re looking to refinance your mortgage, having your property appraised is a logical next step. What’s not logical is scheduling an appraisal before strategically handling a few things around your interior and exterior. This extra prep […]
When you’re shopping for a new home, it’s natural to favor the more aesthetically-pleasing properties. However, cosmetic features are often decorative and trendy extras. Instead, you should base your decision on the underlying features and value of the home. This includes elements like the plumbing, wiring and roof of any potential home. “As a home […]
By now, it’s no secret: reality television is far from reality. Whether it’s finding the love of your life or the home of your dreams…
We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links or submissions on this page. Shopping for a new house means looking past that fresh coat of paint and doing a little digging to see if any big repairs or deal breakers […]
Moving to a walkable locale provides a unique home shopping opportunity! Park your car for the day and take in your prospective new…
We’ve all heard of downsizing, but how far is too far? People who are settling down (no pun intended) in a micro apartment-and loving…
We’ve heard homes for sale should be painted and staged so that potential buyers can envision their own interior style and personality…
Congratulations! You’ve decided to send the rental life packing and settle down in a place of your own. The next thing to decide: which…
Buying an existing home is all about the art of the deal. A new home, on the other hand, is set in stone, right? Not exactly. While the materials might have a set cost when a builder is estimating your home, you can still negotiate a better price when buying a new build. Even if […]
Every Sunday you drive through the same historical neighborhood, slowing down at your favorite grand old Victorian with gingerbread trim…
You’ve turned your key in the door and taken the first look around as a full-fledged homeowner. Congrats! One foot in the door, and you’re…
Buying a new home: super-exciting. Selling your old home: not so much. You’ve cleaned, scrubbed, staged, mowed, pruned and painted, but…
There’s a lot more to living in a Homeowners Association than paying dues for amenities and landscaping. Here are seven essential questions…
We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. There’s a lot to do before an open house. You need to clean top to bottom, spruce up your home decor, remove any hyper-personal touches and emotionally prepare yourself […]
You’ve probably been watching a home buying show on TV and heard the buyers talk about really wanting a craftsman style home.And if you’re…
Renovating a fixer-upper isn’t as easy as home improvement shows make it look. Consider your time and budget before buying a home that needs a lot of work.
HGTV and Pinterest have changed the standards for what homebuyers expect in a house.Even on the low end of the house-hunting price…
Rent or own? When it comes to choosing a living space, it’s a question young people ask themselves as they begin establishing their…
Whether you’re a first-time buyer shopping for a forever home or you’re searching for a great price on investment property, we’ve put together this list of pros and cons to help you decide whether buying a foreclosed home is right for you.
Unless you’re building a brand-new house, anything home you buy is going to have some wear relative to its age.Some parts of a home just…
The fun part of buying a home? Touring properties and picturing yourself taking a bath in updated master bathrooms, cooking a homemade meal…
Looking to immediately boost the value of your home? No need to hire a contractor! You can increase your home’s value this weekend with any…