Author Archives: Taylor Peterson
A Tale of Two Housing Markets
In a buyer’s market, there are a lot of homes for sale, and not as many people buying. With fewer buyers competing for these homes, that means they generally sit on the market longer, they might not sell for as much as they would in a seller’s market, and buyers have more room to negotiate. On the flip side, in a seller’s market, there aren’t enough homes for sale for the number of buyers who are trying to purchase them. Homes sell faster, sellers often get multiple offers, and prices shoot higher because buyers are willing to pay more to win the home. Read More
Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look. And one thing that can make homeownership easier to achieve? An FHA home loan. Read More
The Secret To Selling Your House in Today’s Market
But today’s housing market is different. Buyers are getting more selective now that inventory has grown. Homes are sitting a little longer. And more sellers are having to cut their prices. Read More
Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?
If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go. And even if you’ve toyed with the idea of moving, this nagging thought may be holding you back: “why would I give that up?” But when you ask that question, you may be putting your needs on the back burner without... Read More
House Hunting Just Got Easier – Here’s Why
If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here’s some good news. You have more options, so it may finally be time to kick off your home search again. As Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin, explains: “Now is the best time to buy in the last two... Read More
Due Diligence for Home Buyers: How Much Is Too Much?
Image source A smart homebuyer like you knows that due diligence is important in this type of investment. But what if your due diligence is too much? Knowing how to prevent excessive due diligence will help you reach your moving day a lot sooner. By then, you may want to take a look at North... Read More
Stage Your Bedroom to Sell
Thanks for joining us for this week’s staging series! Today we’re taking a look at the bedrooms. My first suggestion is to use the biggest possible bed that won’t throw off the room’s scale. You should be able to easily fit a nightstand or piece of furniture on either side of the bed. It’s also... Read More
What is Earnest Money?
If you aren’t familiar with earnest money, today’s your lucky day! Here are the basics. Earnest money, typically called good faith money, is what you put down when you’re purchasing a home. You usually pay it to the title company who will hold the funds for you, and then that money goes towards the purchase... Read More
How to Rehab Homes Successfully
If you’ve ever considered rehabbing a home for an income stream, you’ve come to the right place! Here’s an overview of what steps you’ll need to take in order to successfully rehab a home and generate a profit. The first step is super important; it’s something I do myself and my clients do as well.... Read More
Sell Your Home Quickly with This Simple Tip
Here’s a simple, but mighty tip for selling your home quickly and reducing a lot of stress! You may not have considered this, but when potential buyers view your home, they’ll most likely open up your cabinets and closets to see what they’re like. And you certainly don’t want things falling out on top of... Read More
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