8 Tips: How to Get the Most Money When Selling Your Home
Selling your home can be both exciting and a bit stressful. You want to get the best price, but how do you make sure that happens? Here are some simple tips to help you get the most money when selling your home Price It a Bit Low from the Start Pricing your home a little […]
(Pt 3) How to Keep Your Real Estate Purchase Agreement on Track
By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Why Do Sales Fall Through After a Real Estate Purchase Agreement Is Signed? After a legally binding real estate purchase agreement has been signed, about 7% of real estate transactions were terminated before closing, according to the April 2025 REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey, based on thousands of real estate professionals’ transactions […]
(Pt 2) How to Keep Your Real Estate Purchase Agreement on Track
By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey 8 Tips to Keep Your Real Estate Purchase Agreement on Target Rookie home buyers may be at risk for missteps that could compromise the purchase. Here are eight tips to help you stay on the right road: Home Purchase Tip 1: Find a Real Estate Agent to Represent You Find one […]
(Pt 1) How to Keep Your Real Estate Purchase Agreement on Track
By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey After you have an accepted purchase offer, you still have a long list of to-dos and potential deal breakers to avoid. Buying a home is like a marriage, beginning with a proposal and leading up to a big, life-changing day. First, you have to find a home you love and make […]
In Closing: How to Seal the Homebuying Deal (Pt 2)
By: HouseLogic How Much Will I Pay for Closing Costs? If you’ve heard people vent frustration with the home buying process, you’ve likely also heard complaints about unexpected costs at closing. Let’s unpack what you should expect so you’re not surprised, too. Closing costs can vary widely by location and your home’s purchase price. Costs […]
In Closing: How to Seal the Home Buying Deal (Pt 1)
By: HouseLogic Sign that paperwork. Write those checks. Get those keys! The closing. It all comes down to this. The grand finale. Once you have the keys, the house is yours. (Cue: Air horn sound!) Nice work getting this far. You’re almost a homeowner. Let’s run through some questions you may have as you cross […]
How To Negotiate Home Price and More
By: Stacey Freed / HouseLogic Learn about negotiation opportunities and strategies that can help you buy a home that’s a good deal for you. A seller’s market has dominated most areas of the U.S. for the past few years, with available homes speeding from “for sale” to “sold.” The situation frustrated some home buyers competing […]
Make an Offer Like a Boss
By: HouseLogic These 10 money- and time-saving steps can help you craft a winning bid. Ah, the offer! Cinematically speaking, this is a key turning point. We’d forgive you if you imagined, say, putting a hand on your agent’s shoulder and whispering (in your best Vito Corleone) that you’re going to make the seller an […]
HOUSING DEMAND GROWS WHILE SUPPLY LAGS IN DC AND MD
September 1, 2024 | General (5 min read) As Fall 2024 approaches, the real estate markets in Maryland and Washington DC remain lively. And with demand activity outpacing supply in the metro area, some important questions arise: · Why does buyer demand exceed the available housing supply? · What are the implications? And · How […]
MAXIMIZE YOUR HOME’S POTENTIAL: BOOSTING VALUE AND MARKETABILITY
Home Improvement Series Pt 4 (6 min read) Congratulations on reaching the final installment of my home improvement series! 🎉 It’s been a fantastic journey exploring how renovations can transform your living space. We’ve delved into how these improvements can boost comfort, safety, efficiency, and even the market value of your home. For this conversation […]