Why a Home Inspection Is Worth It

Purchasing a home is likely one of the biggest expenses you will ever have. Even if you are able to negotiate a great price for the home, it can be tempting to get around some costs that are considered optional. This includes the home inspection.

Depending on where you live, a home inspection will cost between $400 and $1,000. Saving a few hundred dollars upfront might seem like a good deal. However, down the road, it could end up costing you tens of thousands of dollars.

You Want to Know What You Are Purchasing

You would not go to a fast-food restaurant and just take whatever food they give you. You want to know what you are paying for before you get it. The same principle applies to the most expensive…

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4 Red Flags Home Buyers Should Be Aware of

As of Dec. 2020, the median sales price of an American home is roughly $263,000. Although real estate pricing is highly influenced by geography, homes are expensive no matter where you live. During the home-buying process, it's normal to feel nervous. By keeping an eye peeled for these red flags, you'll have a much easier time avoiding problem homes.

1. Never Ignore Stubborn Doors

Homes usually have several interior doors. Traditionally outfitted on bedrooms, closets, and bathrooms, interior doors are primarily used for privacy or decor. Although you frequently use bathroom doors, you might overlook stubborn bedroom or closet doors. 

When touring homes, open and close every interior door at least…

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6 Tips to Stage Your Home for a Fast Sale

If you're going to put your house on the market, it's because you want it to sell quickly and are hoping to get your asking price for it. The way you stage your home will do a lot to improve your results. The following are some tips and tricks that can help you sell your home fast.

1. Improve Curb Appeal

This is advice you hear frequently. People will typically do a drive-by of your home before touring the inside. Based on what they see on the outside will determine if it's worth their time to look inside.

You can improve the curb appeal by power washing the walkways and siding. Make sure the house numbers are visible and easy to read. Plant attractive flowers, mow the lawn, and wash the windows. Stain…

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4 Tips for Selling Your Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Real estate activity plummeted after the COVID-19 pandemic first came around in March 2020. Although the market has since shown signs of recovery, many would-be homebuyers are taking precautions to guard their families against the coronavirus. Tasked with selling a home, taking precautions of your own can improve your chances of making a sale. These tips will improve your ability to move a home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1. Make Sanitation-Friendly Goodie Bags

Goodie bags aren't just for kids. Although sanitation products won't bring the same joy as candy, they will give them comfort. At minimum, include face masks and alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Consider adding other items such as…

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