Category: Home Buying Tips
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What Sellers Can Expect From a Home Inspection
The home inspection does not need to be the most stressful aspect of selling your home. Even if your inspection report reveals areas that need to be addressed with the property, you’ll have the opportunity to address anything that comes up and entice potential buyers to seal the deal. One of the great advantages of […]
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5 Key Tips to Selling Your House Virtually
COVID-19 has changed the way we do real estate transactions. Thanks to advances in technology, it’s possible to sell your home while minimizing most – if not all – face-to-face interaction. If you are looking to sell your property while abiding by state and federal guidelines for social distancing, these virtual home selling tips can […]
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Why It’s Smart Not to Put Your Home Search on Hold
According to Realtor.com, the U.S. housing market was on solid ground prior to the coronavirus pandemic. “Despite still-limited homes for sale, buyers were buying and builders were building… virus-fighting measures appear to be disrupting that initial momentum as both buyers and sellers adopt a more cautious posture,” stated the company’s chief economist Danielle Hale. It’s […]
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How to Check Out a Neighborhood While Sheltering in Place
Like all industries, the housing and real estate market is making adjustments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Delaware’s shelter-in-place orders may have disrupted many businesses deemed ‘non-essential,’ but sheltering in place doesn’t mean your search for a new home has stalled indefinitely. On the contrary, there are plenty of ways to scope out a […]
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How to Get the Most Out of Virtual Home Tours
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually every aspect of life—from how people work to how they purchase new homes. While in-person open houses may be on pause, the real estate market is still extremely active with virtual home tours. Get comprehensive tours of the best homes for sale in your area while you “shelter in […]
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5 Reasons to Buy Your Dream Home This Year
Everyone deserves a home they can be proud of, but for a lot of people, the thought of buying their “dream home” seems out of reach. Is it possible to find something that ticks all the right boxes without stretching your finances too thin? Absolutely, and there are a few good reasons that 2020 may […]
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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Home in 2020
If you’ve decided it’s time to move, you’ll undoubtedly want to sell your home quickly for the highest price possible. However, it’s important to take some time to plan the process and understand what to expect. Lots of home sellers make a few critical errors that can negatively affect the sale price and process, as […]
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4 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers
Have you ever driven around a beautiful neighborhood and thought, “I could never afford to live here.”? You’re not alone. There are a lot of myths holding back potential home buyers and making them think that they can’t afford a new home (when they actually can). The truth is that, while buying a home is […]
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5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search
Buying a new house or your first home can be stressful – from deciding on the location and features, to actually visiting each potential space. It’s a big purchase, perhaps the biggest one you’ve ever made, and you want to make sure you are investing in a property that is going to help you build […]
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The #1 Reason to Buy Your Home in Winter
If you’re getting ready to buy a new home, you might be thinking about waiting until the spring or summer when more houses are generally put on the market. However, if you wait too long, you’ll miss out on taking advantage of the number one reason to buy your new home in the wintertime. If […]
