2016

  • Looking At Homes For Sale As A New Parent: Four Things You Want To Look For And Pay Attention To

    If you are a new parent or if you are about to be a new parent, and you are looking at homes for sale, you have to look at each home you tour with a different set of eyes. Instead of looking at a property as a single person or married couple with no kids, you have to take your child or children into consideration.  That means you need to look for certain things in the house, yard, neighborhood and school closest to your possible new home. [Read More]

  • 4 Tips For First-Time Home Buyers

    If you are interested in purchasing your first home, there are plenty of things that you should consider. When you take into account all these different aspects of buying your first home, you can determine whether or not you are truly ready to make the purchase and what kind of homes you are able to look at so you don't get your hopes set too high. Here are four tips for first-time home buyers to consider: [Read More]

  • 3 Open House Mistakes To Avoid

    When you're trying to sell your home, an open house can be a powerful tool to hook potential buyers. However, if it doesn't go well, you could end up losing a large number of potential buyers all in one day, so it's important to make sure that everything runs smoothly on the big day. Take a look at some major open house mistakes that could prevent you from selling your house as quickly as you'd like. [Read More]

  • 2 Ways NFC Chip Technology Can Help Your Real Estate Agency Stay Competitive

    If you run a real estate agency, then you know how competitive your business is, and it is only getting more and more competitive as new agents are entering the market. Now that profits are being made in real estate again since the housing market has begun to recover after housing crash of '08, more and more new agents are becoming licensed. You need to keep up with industry technology to stay competitive, and one type of technology that can make your agency more successful is NFC chip technology. [Read More]

  • You Can Make Your Vacation Home Much Smarter

    When you own a vacation rental, the amount of money you are able to ultimately put in your pocket is usually what is left after your expenses are subtracted from your income. But managing these expenses is often difficult to do when you are not the one using the property on a daily basis. Luckily enough, technology has made this much easier to do with many of the smart features now available on the market. [Read More]

  • 3 Questions About Your Future To Keep In Mind When Purchasing Your First Home

    The purchase of your first home can be an overwhelming – but exciting – experience. If you'd like to purchase your first home with an eye towards the future, consider the three questions below. 1. Do You Expect Any Future Additions to Your Family? Whether your family's new addition is of the human or animal variety doesn't matter. What does matter, however, is whether you have sufficient space to comfortably expand. [Read More]

  • 3 Reasons To Hire An Agent When Selling Your Home

    When it comes to selling your house, you may need some help doing so. Regardless if the market is doing well or not, this can be a challenging task. One of the most efficient ways to get your home sold faster is by using a real estate agent to assist you. By knowing specific ways a real estate agent can help you, this may motivate you to select the right one. [Read More]

  • 3 Reasons You Shouldn't Sell Your Home Yourself

    Are you preparing to sell your home? Are you thinking about selling it yourself? That may not be the wisest idea. Many people consider selling their home themselves because they want to save money on realtor commissions. They also may believe that with the power of the internet, they no longer need a realtor to market their home. However, selling your home yourself could end up costing you more money in the long run. [Read More]

  • 4 Benefits To Renting A Home

    If you're in the market for a home, you may be wondering if you should rent or buy one. Having to buy a home can be extremely expensive. Many individuals choose to rent a home because of the many benefits. It's possible to find a great home that is a rental. Take a look at the following information to better understand the benefits to renting a home.  Less Ownership Costs [Read More]

  • 3 Things You Need To Do Before Buying A Home

    Buying a home can be very exciting and stressful. Many people look forward to becoming homeowners but don't always look forward to the process of getting the mortgage. If you are not properly prepared, getting a mortgage can be a daunting experience, which is why it is important to prepare yourself and know exactly what is going to be required of you. Here are some things you should know. 1. Protect Your Credit Report [Read More]