Do you have enough cash on hand to make an offer on a house without financing? If so, you may still be debating about if you should do it. Making a cash offer means that your liquid assets will immediately go away, but there are a few benefits that come with it that you should consider. Here are 3 reasons to use cash to buy your home. Your Offer Will Be More Competitive…
Read More »When you rent office space, you’ll typically have to sign a lease detailing your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. However, commercial leases are vastly different from the ones used to secure residential spaces. Here are three things you need to know about commercial leases to help you fully understand what you’re signing up for. There’s No Such Thing as a Standardized Commercial Lease The first thing to know about commercial leases is they’re not standardized, which means each rental company may use a form specifically developed for them or create a new contract each time they rent to someone.…
Read More »When you first begin looking for condos for sale. you will likely be reminded to look for an amazing view. Not only will a view increase your enjoyment of your condo, but it will also help when you want to resell the condo later. However, what most realtors will not warn you about is common condo smells that you should be aware of. The scent of a property can tell you a lot about who lives there, how the property is maintained, and whether it is the right place for you.…
Read More »If you’re a veteran and you’re looking at homes for sale, you have a useful tool in the VA home loan program. Unfortunately, some homebuyers avoid the VA program out of concern that the process will be too difficult or involved. Furthermore, not all real estate agents are familiar with the ins and outs of VA mortgages. But the truth is that while VA home loans do have some specific requirements, qualifying for a VA home loan is easier than you might think.…
Read More »QR codes, short for “Quick Response” codes, are becoming popular in the real estate industry. Because the real estate industry is both highly visual and location-dependent, strategically placed QR codes that send potential customers to specific sections of your website can help expedite the buying process. Currently, QR codes are used in all types of real estate marketing materials, such asflyers, lawn signs, and business cards. However, if you really want to take the QR code to the next level, you should consider creating an interactive open house, strategically tagged with QR codes.…
Read More »Americans don’t typically stay in same spot for long, so it’s not unusual if you’re looking relocate every several years. One of the hardest parts of moving is selling your house and preparing it for viewings. You’ll have a better luck in the current real estate market if you speak with one of the 2 million active real estate licensees present in the United States. Other than that, here are 4 tips that can really make a difference as to whether your house sits on the market for several months or gets snatched up immediately.…
Read More »With a housing market that’s recovering from hitting bottom, putting your home up for sale can be an intimidating prospect. The way that you approach the preparation, listing and showing will contribute to how quickly you close on the sale. Here are a few common mistakes homeowners make when selling and tips to avoid them. Selling Too Soon If you’ve decided that you’re going to sell, putting your home on the market can be exciting.…
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