WHAT BUYERS SHOULD LOOK FOR DURING A HOME INSPECTION
“You can’t judge a book by its cover.” You’ve heard that one, and you’ve probably discovered that it’s a pretty good thing to remember. We apply that idea to things we buy, and even extend that phrase to people (how many of your very best friends would seem like “non-conformists” to others?) And the same […]
“What Do You Mean It Sold Already?”
See that headline? We hear that a lot from homebuyers – and unfortunately, it happens all the time. Especially here in Las Vegas, or in any popular real estate market, really. Potential homebuyers are out shopping for their next home. They see several in a short span of time, and then that little quirk of […]
Our Offer Got Accepted! What Happens Next?
It’s like winning the lottery, right? You’ve searched and searched, and finally found the house you love. You put in an offer, you hope it’s good enough, you prayed that the seller liked you best . . . and just like that, all your worries disappear! The seller accepted your offer and you’re thrilled! Woo-hoo! […]
How to Decide Between a New Home or a Resale Home
The minute you start thinking it might be time to move into a new home – or at least “new” to you – how to choose between a home that’s “new” or “used”? How do you actually go about making that decision? In our opinion as experienced Realtors®, there are definitely pros and cons to […]
Is Your Realtor® Negotiating the Best Deal for You?
One of the things that homebuyers seem to take for granted is that every real estate agent knows how to negotiate. It’s much more than simply extending an offer and writing up a contract, and it’s something that not every agent knows how to do well. Of course, it’s important that every step of the […]
Three Things a First-Time Home Buyer Needs to Know
Wow. You’re about to be a first-time home buyer. That is a really, really big deal – and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. It’s a commitment – that’s for sure – of both your time and your money. But there’s something inherently different and satisfying about spending time working on your own home, and […]
The Things That Affect Your Credit Score
Been out looking at homes lately? Thinking that it might be time for you to make the leap? Stop renting, set down some roots, and grow your family? Those are all great ideas, if you ask us. (First, because we hate to see people waste money on rent when they can invest in themselves. Second […]
How Much of Your Home Purchase Hinges on Your Credit Score?
Unless you’re one of the lucky ones who hit that lottery jackpot or your MegaBucks dreams have come true, the odds are when the time comes that you want to buy a home, you’re going to need to get a mortgage loan to do it. (By the way, when it gets to that point, the […]
Which of These 5 Home Features are on Your “Must-Have” List?
Homes out here in the Western U.S. are different, as many mid-Western or East-coast transplants have discovered. One reason, of course, is simply climate-related. Especially in Las Vegas, we certainly don’t need to plan for months of snow-covered landscapes. Another reason is that the West just has more room than those Atlantic coast states. (That’s […]
The (Next) 5 House Hunting Pitfalls You Can Avoid
A few weeks back, we wrote a short list of the five most important housing pitfalls buyers should avoid when shopping for a home. As we said at the time, there were several other things to watch out for, and we’d fill you in on more of them soon. Well look! It’s already “Soon”! Let’s […]