It used to be that couples first got married, and then bought a home together. No more! Modern couples no longer consider marriage a prerequisite for buying a home together. Buying a property together can complicate either a breakup or a divorce if not considered upfront. No one likes to think about the end of…
Category: For Buyers
Your “Starter Home” Might Last Longer than You Think
New homebuyers often tell their agents that they are looking for their “starter home.” Several factors go into this approach. These are typically younger buyers, often without children. They may be looking for a maintenance-free home, like a condo, or they might assume that starter homes are more budget-friendly. There are plenty of good reasons…
How Do You Know If You Can Afford To Buy a House?
Do you feel that you’re ready to buy your first home? Tired of paying your landlord’s mortgage? Do you want to put down roots and start building equity for yourself? There are many reasons why people decide it could be time to buy a home. The costs associated with buying and owning a home can…
10 Home Inspection Issues Red Flags
Most homebuyers realize that they can’t expect a perfect home inspection report when buying a resale home. Cosmetic flaws and minor repairs are easily managed and shouldn’t be dealbreakers. That said, there are some issues that are more serious and should give the buyer pause if not addressed adequately. 10 Home Inspection Red Flags Leaky…
Getting Outbid? Strategies to Make Your Offer Stand Out and Get Accepted
With lower interest rates, many homebuyers are finding the competitive environment challenging. With multiple buyers competing for properties, even terrific offers are often being outbid. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make your offer more attractive to the sellers and increase the chances of getting the property. Have Full Pre-Approval – A…
Home Issues That Shouldn’t Be Deal-Breakers – and a Few That Are!
Finding the right home can sometimes feel like hunting for a needle in a haystack. Unless you’re buying brand-new construction, every home has some drawbacks, whether it’s style or real maintenance issues. If you’re looking for your next home, understanding the difference between minor issues and true deal-breakers can help you evaluate your options and…
Looking for a Mortgage? How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Nothing is more stressful than shopping for a mortgage and realizing your credit score isn’t what you expected. Worse still is finding that your identity has been stolen and there are fraudulent accounts or activity on your report. Recovering from identity theft can be time-consuming – you might lose your dream home if the seller…
Working From Home? What Home Buyers Are Looking for Now
With major employers now stating that their employees will be working from home for the foreseeable future, many homebuyers have adjusted their list of desirables in their next home. Some not only need to plan for a home office space, but also need to accommodate the homeschooling or distance learning needs of their children as…
Be Prepared for Closing Costs
Saving for a down payment in preparation for buying a new home is pretty common knowledge. With the mortgage meltdown, most mortgages that allowed zero down payments disappeared. While FHA and VA loans still offer little to no money down, most potential homebuyers will need to save at least 5-20% of the home value. Unfortunately, many…
Don’t Fall Prey to Real Estate Scams
The real estate industry is no exception when it comes to being vulnerable to online scammers, so when you’re handling one of the largest investments of your life, you need to know that your transaction is secure. Homesale Realty, and everyone in the Homesale family of companies, takes great care in protecting your future and…
We Protect Your Investment!
Buying and selling a house is a huge financial transaction that involves a lot of personal information and data. At Homesale Realty, we deal with thousands of online contracts and wire transfers yearly and are proactive in making sure we protect your investment at all times. With our companywide risk management strategies, you can rest…
Fun Things To Do in October!
It’s hard to argue against the intrinsic happiness that the fall season brings. With sunny days and crisp, cool weather, it’s the perfect time of year to spend time outside and enjoy some fun activities with family or friends. Here are a few classic, fun fall activities that you can do this October. Apple Picking…
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