When I'm buying a house, how long does it take to get to closing?
Well, there are a lot of factors that go into that. Number one, it most likely depends on the seller’s situation. If the ...
Well, when you buy real estate and you stretch your budget and buy at the top of your budget, we call that being house poor. When you're able to live in a really nice home, but you don't have the funds available to do some of the other things t...
What is the difference between market value, appraised value, and the assessed value of my property?
Market value is what a buyer is willing to pay. That is dictated by the market. If there's a lot of supply and low demand, of course...
As a seller, how do I handle a lowball offer?
Well, I think that sellers should always counter no matter what the offer is, or at least a verbal counter. With the market changing right now, we're starting to see homes on the market...
Do I need 20% down to buy a home? I'm really surprised that I still get this question quite often.
The answer is no, you don't need 20% down to buy a home. We have some great local lenders with a lot of different loan programs. A...
We get this question all the time. Your home is only worth what a buyer is willing to pay. You can price it where you need to price it, but a buyer is going to look at the comparables that agents are going to help them with. Depending on supply...
Should I list my property now in December with the holidays coming up or wait until after the New Year or spring?
We get that all the time. You know, whenever you're ready is a great time to get your home on the market. We still ...
Should I price my property higher than what I'm really hoping to get for it?
It really depends on the current market that you're in, but there are two ways to price a property. You can price it a little bit high and test the market to see ...
What do I like to do when I'm not working?
Oh, that's a fun question. I love to be home! Home is my happy place. We live in the country, we have some land, and we have a ton of fun out there. My husband put in a pool for us, and ...
What is earnest money?
Earnest Money is the money that you put down after your offer is accepted. It shows the seller that you are serious about buying the property. In our market, 1% of the purchase price is pretty normal. That ...