A Condo with a View

Signs You’re Ready To Buy Your First Home

Are you tired of renting and ready to move into a house of your own? Feeling tired of renting is not, in and of itself, a good reason to buy a house. First, you really need to make sure you are financially, and otherwise, ready to make this big step in life. So, what are some signs that you're ready to buy your first home? You have a down payment saved up. Read More 

How To Analyze And Respond To A Home Purchase Offer You Receive

If you listed your home on the real estate market and have shown the house numerous times, you might feel excited when your real estate agent calls to tell you that someone put in an offer. When you get the purchase offer, you will need to analyze it and respond to it. Your agent can help you with these steps, and here are some tips to keep in mind during this time. Read More 

Get Hot Easily? 4 Tips For Buying A Condo That Keeps You Cool

Before buying a place to call home, you should think about the things that you want most from where you live. If you know that you get hot easily, you may want to make sure that you are able to stay comfortable. You may want to consider buying a condo as you can look forward to an easier process compared to a single-family home because you do not have to worry about the outside. Read More 

Selling Your Home This Year? Why You Should Just Say No To The FSBO

Selling a home is always a big deal. In fact, for most Americans, the sale of the family residential home is often the largest single financial transaction they will make during their entire lifetime. With so much at stake, home sellers cannot afford to make a mistake, yet some still find themselves wondering if they should try to save money by considering a for-sale-by-owner sale instead of hiring a professional real estate agent. Read More 

Full Disclosure: What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You

If you are in the market for a new home, you might have noticed a surprising lack of perfection. Just like people, homes have their quirks and issues and searching for the perfect home can lead to frustration. While all homes have problems, it is important to know about the issues and use that knowledge to form an opinion and perhaps even an offer to purchase. Read on to find out more about what the seller needs to disclose to you before the deal can be sealed. Read More