by Brendon DeSimone | Jan 23, 2018 | home buying, real estate agents, Tips & Advice
Searching for a home and engaging with a real estate agent today is not the same as it was a generation ago. The space (both physical and virtual) between the buyer and the real estate agent was much larger, and coming together was slower and more methodical. If a...
by Sarah Pike | Jan 23, 2018 | landlords, Renting, Tips & Advice
In a competitive rental market, you'll need to do quite a bit more than simply fill out an application and put down a deposit. Since 2005, there has been "an uptick in renters, with people in their 50s and 60s making up the largest chunk of the increase," CNN Money...
by Jamie Birdwell-Branson | Jan 23, 2018 | DIY, Home Improvement, outdoor spaces
Turn your backyard into a cozy camp spot by making your own fire pit. This outdoor DIY project is easy to complete, and you'll be making s'mores and cuddling up by the fire in no time. Get ready Before you start building your backyard fire pit, you’ll need to gather...
by Mary Boone | Jan 23, 2018 | fha, new construction, Tips & Advice, VA loans
Even with new homes, things can go wrong. That is why many buyers of newly built homes are interested in warranties, which promise to repair or replace certain elements of the home. Many home warranties are backed by the builder, while others are purchased by builders...
by Brendon DeSimone | Jan 23, 2018 | home buying, Tips & Advice
Chances are you've considered buying a home - maybe you even attended a couple of open houses and ran the numbers. But once you get serious, there are a few points you need to consider before signing a contract and heading to your closing. Buying a home takes more...
by Brendon DeSimone | Jan 23, 2018 | home buying, new construction, Tips & Advice
Any buyer shopping for a home today, in any market and at any price point, is likely to come across new construction homes for sale. The sellers are both large national builders and smaller local developers. Some homes are for sale as a part of a subdivision, while...
by Jennifer Lyons | Jan 23, 2018 | home buying, new construction, real estate agents, Tips & Advice
Buying new construction seems simple, right? Just pick out the floor plan you want, choose the perfect lot, and watch it go up. No sellers to deal with, no unexpected repairs that come up during inspection, no drawn-out negotiations. Right? Not so fast. In any real...
by Daniel Bortz | Jan 23, 2018 | home buying, new construction, Tips & Advice
If you're in the market for a brand-new home, you've got a ton of options. Sales of new homes surged to an eight-year high in 2015, according to data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, and single-family production is...
by Steve Asbell | Jan 23, 2018 | Gardening, Home Improvement, new construction
You're excited about closing on your new home and can't wait to dig into the blank canvas of a newly sodded lawn. Well, here's the bad news: That emerald green grass is also hiding terrible soil, unmarked wires and pipes, weed seeds, and years of hard work. The good...
by Brittan Jenkins | Jan 23, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, home buying, homeownership, Mortgages, Tips & Advice
Trained to spot financial mismanagement, mortgage lenders take careful time to review your finances before approving or denying you for a home loan. The role of the lender in approving a loan is to make sure you have enough money for a down payment and closing costs,...