8 December 2016
Are you planning to sell your home? If so, you will need to make it as attractive as possible to potential buyers. Some sellers scrimp on getting their homes ready. Other sellers splurge to make their homes appealing. Too much of either of these approaches can negatively impact the sales process and experience. The following are a few tips you can use to get your home ready to be listed and sold.
30 November 2016
When you're in the market to buy a home, opting for an older property can be appealing. Old homes can have unique designs that you find endearing, as well as a coziness that isn't prevalent in some newer homes. While you might be dreaming of taking ownership of a house that has caught your eye, you should always make sure to hire a home inspector first. The inspector will check a wide range of things to ensure that the house doesn't yield any unpleasant surprises.
29 November 2016
If you are getting ready to sell your Riverdale co-op, then you need to take a few steps before listing it with an agent. New York City real estate is very competitive. Because your co-op is located in The Bronx, you need to entice prospective buyers from Manhattan, New Jersey, and Manhattan that might not normally look at The Bronx. This can be done if you plan correctly. Focusing on being competitive will also help the ads look more attractive to people who already like Riverdale and will make your particular co-op stand out.
29 November 2016
If you are looking for an apartment to rent, you will probably pay close attention to certain details in the unit, but there may be other things you forget to examine in the apartment. Some of the things you will naturally look at might include the size, condition of the bathroom, and layout of the unit, but here are four things you might not think to look at while you shop for an apartment to rent.
29 November 2016
Unlike shopping for a sweater or a new refrigerator that can be returned if needed, purchasing a home that fails to fit your family's needs can create lasting discontent or even unleash a host of serious financial issues. Since every family deserves to enjoy their home, it makes sense to choose one based on a set of criteria that will help you efficiently sort through the available homes for sale and make sure that the one you decide to purchase is the best possible choice for your family.
29 November 2016
Buying a house usually involves putting a large deposit down. This is a standard requirement with many lenders, and it can amount to as much as 20% of the home's purchase price. If you do not have this much money to put down, or if you do not have any money to put down, you may still be able to buy a house and get a loan for it. Here are a few things to know if you are in this situation.
15 November 2016
When you're looking for a home to buy, you might make certain assumptions about the house, the property, the price, or the current owners. But there are often behind the scenes things going on that you and your real estate agent will want to keep in mind as you look for homes. 1. The Seller Might Be Very Motivated Often, smart real estate agents will have their finger on the pulse of the local market and be able to tell which houses are being sold by owners who are motivated by something on the public record, like a divorce filing.