Many have written about helping first-time homebuyers find their dream home. From finding the right financing to hiring an ethical real estate agent (find out how to get a 50% buyer agent commission refund), the vast number of tips and tricks found online has really made life easy for the homebuying novice. Or has it? […]
Is The Perfect Family Home A Dream Or Reality?
Is it possible to find the perfect family home or are you never going to please all the people all of the time? If you have several children of different ages and a partner to please you may struggle to find the ideal property. If you are moving in with elderly parents the situation is […]
New Home Checklist: The Tasks To Prioritize First
When you buy your first home or move into a new place, you can often have a lot to try and tick off. From decorating to workout out what repairs need doing, it can all be overwhelming. But, instead of letting the idea of having too much to do freak you out, step back and […]
Tips to Get the Most Thorough Home Inspection
When you’re buying a home, a good home inspection is critical for making an informed decision. As a home buyer, there are many things you can do to ensure that your inspection is as thorough as possible. Be There For the Home Inspection Being present for the home inspection is a great way to get […]
Inspect a Home by Testing These 5 Things Yourself
When you go to inspect a home as a potential buyer, you need to know how things will function and affect your day-to-day life as well as your bank account. Complete these five preliminary tests as you inspect a home you’re looking to buy, and you will have a better idea if the home is right for […]
4 Things You Should Know About Request for Repairs
Once a buyer and seller of California residential real estate agree to the terms of an offer, the escrow period begins. The first thing the buyer’s real estate agent should do after an offer is accepted is schedule a home inspection. The home inspection is an out-of-pocket expense for the buyer and part of his/her due diligence. […]