Tag: Buyer Tips

Posted on 04/25/2021

California Fence Laws

Image by Nicole Köhler from Pixabay One of the things you should do before you buy any property is to request a survey. Just because there’s a fence, doesn’t mean it’s on the property line. Once you have the survey completed you will be able to identify any issues with where the fence is situated. If a problem...

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How to Avoid a Complex Homebuying Journey

Posted on 03/07/2021

For those who want to enjoy a seamless homebuying experience, it helps to prepare accordingly. That way, you will be ready to identify and address any hurdles that come your way during the homebuying journey. Ultimately, there are lots of things you can do to avoid a complex homebuying journey, such as: 1. Establish Homebuying Criteria If you enter...

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Second Home?

Posted on 01/17/2021

Although you might already own a house, now may prove to be a good time to pursue a second residence. For example, if you have always wanted to own a home in the mountains, you can purchase a second residence to make your dream come true. On the other hand, if you want to own a vacation residence on...

Inspection or No Inspection - What You Need to Know

Posted on 12/27/2020

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay As you move forward with your home purchase, your real estate agent may recommend that you have your home inspected. Sometimes the inspection is required by the lender or insurance company, but sometimes it’s an optional step. Buyers who have the option sometimes consider skipping the inspection to save a little cash....

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Enjoy a Seamless House Buying Journey

Posted on 09/13/2020

Enjoying a seamless home buying journey may seem virtually impossible, particularly for a first-time property buyer. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to boost the likelihood of quickly and easily finding your dream house, such as: 1. Hone Your Home Search Consider where you want to reside and the features you want to find in your...

Expedite the Property Buying Journey

Posted on 08/16/2020

A seamless home search may be a dream come true for property buyers. Yet for those who want to accelerate the homebuying journey, problems sometimes may arise that make it tough to streamline a home search. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to speed up a home search and find your dream house without delay. Now, let's...

How Real Estate Zoning Can Impact Your Buying Decision

Posted on 07/19/2020

Image by fancycrave1 from Pixabay Most home shoppers do not think about how the property they are considering is zoned. However, depending on certain circumstances, it may prove beneficial to check into zoning restrictions before you purchase a home. First, some homes are built in areas where there is mixed zoning — residential and commercial — which could...

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Where Should You Buy a Second Residence?

Posted on 06/14/2020

Purchasing a second home should be a fun, exciting experience. Yet homebuyers who fail to consider where they want to pursue a second residence may struggle to achieve their desired results. If you know you want to buy a second home, it often helps to narrow your house search to residences in a select group of cities and towns....

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Choosing the Right Buyer's Agent

Posted on 05/03/2020

Photo by Christina Morillo from Pexels When you view a home for the first time and speak to the agent hosting an open house or showing the home, you're talking to someone working for the seller -- not for you. Anything you share could be passed on to the seller -- and used to leverage a better offer...

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Evaluate the Home Seller's Perspective

Posted on 04/26/2020

A homebuyer who considers the seller's perspective may be better equipped than others to enjoy a successful property buying experience. In fact, this buyer should have no trouble submitting a competitive offer to purchase – something that may lead to a fast home purchase. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you analyze the seller's perspective....