8 Tips To Keep Your Landscaping Budget Under Control
We know how it goes. You move into your new home – and there’s a million and one things that need to be done. If you’re like most people, you’ll start with what’s right before your eyes: the inside of your home. Furniture, window coverings, paint colors and interior decor. It’s a lot to do, […]
Renting Really Is Twice As Expensive As Buying
The stats are really quite simple. On average, homebuyers with median income who purchase the typical home spend 15.3% of their income on their monthly house payment. In contrast, renters spend 29.9% of their monthly income on rent. (Data source: Zillow, 12/9/14 article.) Those are pretty impressive numbers, or make that ‘distressing’ if you’re renting. […]
Safety Practices For Realtors And Their Clients
The recent experience of a Realtor during an Open House event in Gilbert, Arizona is a fresh reminder to those in our industry that personal safety should always be at the top of our checklists. Because a real estate agent works so closely with the public, it is sometimes easy to forget how critical it […]
More Adventures for the New Homeowner
As a new homeowner or as a homeowner looking for a new home, we here at New Home Resource strive to be the one source for all your house searching or selling requirements. Whether you’re moving to Summerlin or Mountain’s Edge, we ensure that you’re happy with your home. After you find that ideal locale […]
Home Buying Myths Phase 6
In the real estate business we are competitive and sitting on the sidelines is not listed in our expert strategies. Much like myth number 6. If you still believe that a loan can’t compete with a cash buyer you are simply benching yourself. Myth #6: A buyer with a loan can’t compete with a cash […]
North Las Vegas is “Movin’ on Up”
North Las Vegas has gotten a not so lovely reputation over the years but those times are starting to change! North Las Vegas officials are taking the plunge to make the neighborhoods and overall section of the valley a safer place to live. With efforts to reduce criminal activity, squatters and fires, the city has […]
Agents are here to help
Your real estate agent is your best asset when looking for a new home. Just by talking with you and discussing likes, dislikes and “must haves” they know what areas and types of homes you are probably looking for. That being said, we are all human. If the first house you look at is not […]
Add value to your home before you try to sell
Before you start fixing all of the expensive problems in your home that made you want to sell it in the first place, think about what needs to be done. Don’t try to upgrade or get the most expensive replacements. Just because you spent money to make your home look nice, does not mean the […]
What are your buyers looking for?
As a Realtor®, have you ever wondered what keeps customers coming back to you every time they move or refer their friends and family to your services? Have you ever broken it down to see what they really wanted and what you delivered? It is very important in the real estate profession to keep your […]
Five real estate rules you shouldn’t break
With everything in life, there are actual rules and there are common courtesies that aren’t set “rules” but appropriate behaviors. In Real Estate, there are some things that are not hard-core rules, but are absolutely the best practices to consider. 1. Don’t make an offer without pre-approval: Be sure you have talked with a lender […]