It has been said that what makes a property sell is Location, Location, Location. While this does sound catchy, it is only partially correct. There are five major factors that will get your house sold: LOCATION, PRICE, CONDITION, the MARKET, and the AGENT that you select. Any agent can get your house sold the first [...]

The real estate market is a little bit tougher all over. Except for a very few locations and properties, the days when something comes on the market and enthusiastic buyers offer list price or even higher are over for now at least. Properties that sell quickly, do so because it is priced right and positioned [...]

The best way to deal with so much uncertainty in the mortgage market is the fast way. The faster you get your loan approved, the better shot you’ll have at the home you want. Here are some ways to speed up the approval process for your home loan. Be smart. Financial planners, your REALTOR®, mortgage [...]

Closing costs Real property in most jurisdictions is conveyed from the seller to the buyer through a real estate contract. The point in time at which the contract is actually executed and the title to the property is conveyed to the buyer is known as the “closing”. It is common for a variety of costs [...]

A Home is the most expensive purchase that most people will ever make. Once the ideal home has been found, it is important to ensure that the attraction is more than skin deep. In other words, the home needs to be inspected. Attending an open-house and walking through the property will only determine surface suitability. [...]

If you price your property above the comparative market value then few buyers will even look at it. Some sellers assume that there will be some “negotiation” over the price and that by pricing it higher they will arrive at the price that they really expect to see…. This strategy may work to some extent [...]

In this post I will talk about some of the things that a home inspection report should document and that you should watch out for when looking at a property. Water Damage and Drainage: Check for white marks along the walls of the basement (or lowest floor) – persistent water leaks can leave behind noticeable [...]