When you’re hunting for a new house, whether it’s your very first home or your second or third, the chances are good that you’re probably thinking about buying an existing home. And that makes sense, after all, the vast majority of homes for sale locally are existing construction.
But what about new construction?
There’s a lot of benefits of buying a newly built home…
With the new year comes a renewed interest for many homeowners to sell their home. Whether you’re in need of a larger home, need to downsize, or simply need to move to a new town, getting your current home sold for top dollar will require a few steps.
A lot of people think that summer is the ideal time to buy a home. Granted, the warm weather is nice, but there are lots of reasons to think about making a home purchase now that we’re approaching the cooler months of the fall.
Here’s why…
Just like birds and butterflies are attracted to beautiful flowers, so too are buyers. Having your home’s exterior look clean, fresh, and vibrant draws the attention of potential homebuyers and will get more people interested in your home and scheduling showings with their Realtor. This works for people that see your house as they drive by, and for buyers that conduct online searches.
Everyone has flaws, but when it comes to Realtors, some flaws can cost you time, money, and even the entire transaction! When you’re shopping for a Realtor, avoid ones with these personality flaws at all costs.Read more
To own real estate is a vital part of the American dream. But once you’re financially able to afford a home, is it a better bet to build or buy? Obviously, there are benefits to each, so let’s examine which option might suit you best.Read more
Even though it’s only July, now is the time to start thinking about what you need to do to get your home ready to sell before winter hits. Once winter rolls around, the market tends to slow, not to mention the weather makes it much more difficult to take on some of the improvements that might need to be made to get your home in tip-top shape.Read more
If you intend to sell your home, did you know it actually has to be sold twice?
Obviously, the sale of your home to the next owner is one of the two sales. But what many people don’t realize is that your home must also be “sold” to the bank through the appraisal process.
In today’s post, we discuss that second sale – the one to the bank’s appraiser – and explain why that sale is even more difficult than selling to a potential buyer.Read more
When you’re looking for a home to buy, you will undoubtedly have to go on numerous home tours with your real estate agent. There is really no better way to get a feeling for a home than seeing it with your own two eyes. While this sounds simple enough, there are actually a lot of do’s and don’ts when it comes to viewing homes.
In today’s post, we highlight a few situations to be aware of when looking for your dream home. Adhering to our advice will ensure you get the most out of your viewings and find your dream home more quickly.Read more
At Wind River Realty we always celebrate the joys of owning a home. However, June is a special time for Realtors because it’s National Homeownership Month! To celebrate, we’ve put together our top five reasons to own a home:
Pets
It can be difficult to find a rental that allows pets, especially if you have a big dog. Owning your own home means that you decide whether your kids get to have a pet – not your landlord!Read more