Like all other commodities, the real estate market is constantly going through a metamorphosis that is affected by a slew of factors – both direct and indirect. Let’s help to realign your perception regarding the current state of affairs by covering 5 ways Newark real estate has changed in the past few years. Low Inventory … Continued
Being an agent attempting to sell your own property can sometimes put you in an awkward position, and the possibility of enlisting a bit of aid can be pretty enticing. To figure out what the best course of action is for you, let’s look into how to determine if you should hire an agent or … Continued
Over the last few years, the real estate market has seen a substantial shift in the way that agents have been making the choice to not only represent a clients’ interests when buying or selling properties but to become personally involved in purchasing and selling real estate themselves. If you are looking to streamline your … Continued
All agents develop and adapt their own toolset and processes over the years in order to make the most of any home sale or purchase, even their own. Here are 5 things Newark real estate agents do when selling their own properties. Full Disclosure In the instance of an agent selling their own property, there … Continued
Besides all the technical jargon and legal terms, real estate involves more than a few concepts that are pretty confusing for most people. And this presents a problem for both buyers and sellers. If you don’t understand the concepts, you don’t really know what you’re getting into, and the chances of your getting less than … Continued
Both buyers and sellers need (or, at least, could benefit from) the services of a real estate agent. The process of buying/selling real estate can be more than a little intimidating, especially for first-timers. But using a bad agent can make matters even worse, and that’s something you want, no doubt, to avoid. So to … Continued
When you’re selling your house (or any other real estate), you don’t want just any old agent – you want a great real estate agent. But what characteristics, traits, and skills – exactly – make the difference between average, good, and great? If you have little real estate experience, it’s hard to know and easy … Continued
Buying or selling a house is a big financial step, and you want to get it right. The problem, though, is that even experienced buyers and sellers don’t always know all the tricks that make for success. But you don’t have to go through this months-long process only to have an outcome that doesn’t fully … Continued
You’ve probably seen and/or heard all those ads for reverse mortgages with all their nearly irresistible appeal. A reverse mortgage can indeed provide some much-needed financial relief for older homeowners struggling to meet expenses. There are, however, some drawbacks, and they aren’t always the best cure for retirement money problems. If you’re considering a reverse … Continued
Now that you’ve come down to it, you have a decision to make: Should you take care of the moving yourself, or should you hire professional movers? But you’d better hurry because that move is looming. There are pros and cons to each, and that’s often what makes the decision so difficult. To help you … Continued
Some things like going to the dentist we dread and put off as long as possible, but they eventually have to be done. Packing for a move is one of those things. But packing, if approached with a plan and in an organized way, can be made far less unpleasant and more manageable (while having … Continued
Homeowners, for a variety of reasons, sometimes need to finance their homes, often in order to stay financially afloat. The barrier for many of them is the closing costs, which can be a pretty hefty sum. There is, however, a way to refinance without having to pay closing costs – a no-closing-cost refinance. To determine … Continued
Interest rates are changing – that is, they are rising – and that’s going to affect what homebuyers can afford. With the current low inventory and rising home prices, it’s just another blow for buyers. Interest rates are steadily rising, slowly at first and now at an increasing rate, from the historic lows they hit … Continued
Applying for a home loan is never simple and always causes a lot of anxiety. No one wants to spend months searching for that dream home only to find out late in the process that they can’t get sufficient or any financing. The best thing you can do, then, is to do everything possible to … Continued
No doubt, you’ve heard all the financial benefits of homeownership: equity-building potential, substantial tax breaks, set monthly payments, and more. But there are probably even more intangible and non-financial benefits of owning a home – benefits that may actually outweigh the ones that affect only your finances. Not convinced? Well, here are 5 benefits of … Continued
