Home Buying

Knowledge Is Power When It Comes To Buying A Home

row of housesWhen you think you have finally found your “dream home” and you are all set to purchase the property you have to be sure that you are not going into the sale with blinders on. There might be certain things that you may not realize you are overlooking that could have a big impact on your choice. Although it might not be a deal breaker, it is always important to be informed of what you are possibly buying into. Knowing as much as you can about your new home is important and while the market is hot right now you could be working with a time crunch. Thinking of these things early may help you make the process go more smoothly

Here Are Some Open House Red Flags

An open house is always exciting; after all, you're taking your first look at what could be your new home! Although it can be easy to overlook small defects when the house seems to otherwise fit your needs, some issues can indicate that much larger problems are lurking. Keep reading to learn about four open house red flags and what they could be hiding.

Navigating Buying A Home Virtually

apple computerBuying a house during the time of Covid-19 has modified the way we look at buying a house. It can be a strange and oftentimes confusing process in general but things are different now. Most people are used to spending a couple Saturday and Sunday’s driving from house to house to see what each property looks like up close. Now open houses and tours of homes can be virtually and with little or no contact with anyone. With the internet you can look at an array of homes from your own kitchen table. While you can use these tools to narrow down a search, if you find a home you really like then it may be possible to reach out to the real estate agent for a personal look either virtually or in person with proper precautions taken. With the market being as up and down as it is you also have to be quite alert and on top of things to have a chance to buy your "dream home".