With all the steps you’re required to take during the homebuying experience, you may be forgetting to ask some very important questions, like when was the house built and what exactly is its history? So, before you strike a deal
5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home in Wildfire Territory
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or seasoned property owner on the hunt for a new home, you may be familiar with the process of vetting a house for potential issues. Doing your due diligence upfront can help prevent any future
How to Calculate the Square Footage of Your House
A house that sounds roomy and spacious online may actually have 800 of its square feet contained in a four-foot-tall dirt-floor basement. What’s up with that? In Washington DC, clients are often confused at the square footage discrepancy between what’s
21 Best Cities To Invest In Real Estate In 2021 | Norada
In this article, we discuss some of the best places to invest in real estate. Real estate remains an appealing asset class for investors because of the opportunity to earn recurrent income from rentals. If the market dynamics are optimal,
Houston Housing Market: Prices | Trends | Forecast 2021
We will discuss the latest Houston housing market trends. The Greater Houston housing market recorded its thirteenth consecutive month of positive sales. Single-family home sales and total property sales registered declines versus last July while total dollar volume rose. Pending sales, a
San Diego Housing Market: Prices | Trends | Forecast 2021
Home prices & sales are rising across the Southern California housing market and San Diego is no exception. In Southern California, the median home price has risen by double digits for nine consecutive months. Homes on the market are selling
Housing Market Forecast 2021 & 2022: Is Crash Coming Next?
Record-low mortgage rates and shortage of inventory are keeping the US housing market strong as far as demand is considered. Home prices have been surging month-over-month breaking new records. While affordability issues worsen, low mortgage rates, growing savings, and a
SF Bay Area Housing Market: Prices | Trends | Forecast 2021
This page has been updated to reflect the most recent trends in the San Francisco Bay Area housing market. While the national housing market appears to be cooling, it hasn’t declined significantly as much in the Bay Area. The real
Los Angeles Housing Market: Prices | Trends | Forecast 2021
We’ll discuss the recent trends in the Southern California housing market as well as the Los Angeles housing market. Following the impact of the pandemic, which temporarily stalled the market, we saw the first signs of recovery in property sales
Is My House in a Flood Zone? Search FEMA Flood Map by Address and So Much More
Considering all that’s happening with climate change and the potential risk it brings to homeowners, you may be wondering if your house is in a flood zone. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, looking to sell a vacation home, or
Miami Real Estate Market: Prices | Trends | Forecast 2021
South Florida’s housing market is strong in 2021. Home prices continue to climb and inventory remains low. It is a seller’s market with many sellers getting top dollar. After getting hammered by the pandemic, the Miami and South Florida housing
Salt Lake City Utah Housing Market Trends & Forecast 2021
The pandemic has supercharged Utah’s housing market driven by historically low interest rates and low unemployment rates. Utah housing market has been ranked as the nation’s #1 housing market for the strongest pace of job growth, along with low unemployment,
What is a Mother-in-Law Suite, And Does it Add Property Value?
What is a Mother-in-Law Suite? A mother-in-law suite is a residence or addition built for an in-law or relatives. The suite is either connected to or built on the same lot as a home that’s occupied by other family members.
Nashville Housing Market: Prices | Trends | Forecast 2021
Nashville’s housing market is one of the hottest markets in the US. However, at the end of July, the Nashville-area real estate market began to slow slightly. The number of home sales in July was down from the previous year.
California Housing Market Shows Signs of Cooling in July 2021
The California housing market moderated for the third month in a row in July 2021. After a busy summer, the state’s housing market continues to stabilize, with both sales and prices moderating as we go into the fall. The overheated
10 Ways To Give Your House a Facelift Before Selling
First impressions are everything. So when it comes to selling your home, even the smallest details are important. While little things such as paint chips or mismatched hardware seem like minor cosmetic changes you may not have to worry about,
7 Home Insurance Myths Debunked
You never know when a disaster will strike and damage your home – whether it be storm damage, fire damage, or a burglary. One way to ensure you have financial protection in case of an emergency situation or unexpected event
Seattle Real Estate Market: Prices | Trends | Forecast 2021
Seattle housing market continues to see low inventory and high competition making things hard for homebuyers. A pandemic housing boom fueled by low interest rates and a scarcity of available homes has driven up single-family home prices and pushed homeownership
Smart Buyer’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Property
Daydreaming about owning your own home is one of the most intoxicating practices known to modern man, especially now that HGTV and all the house flipping shows make it look like a cake walk. But when the time comes to actually put your money where your daydream is, it can be challenging for buyers especially […]
Listing Agent, Selling Agent, Seller’s Agent: What’s the Difference?
Keeping track of the differences between a listing agent, selling agent, seller’s agent, and even buyer’s agent can be a bit challenging, so learning to quickly recognize what these terms refer to in real estate can help you move forward
What Do Home Appraisers Look for In a House to Determine Its Value?
You found the house, and you and the seller have agreed on a sale price. Congratulations. Now it’s full steam ahead to closing, right? Not so fast. Some very important steps to the home buying process are just ahead, and
IRS 1031 Exchange Rules: How To Do A 1031 Exchange In 2021?
Taxes rarely make for exciting reading material, but if you own an investment property, there’s at least one set of IRS regulations you absolutely will want to understand: 1031 Exchange Rules. Real estate investors like you have the option of
Denver Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Cooling in July 2021
Will Denver’s housing market continue to be sizzling hot in 2021? While Denver metro is still a seller’s market, the July 2021 report shows signs of cooling. Closings were down from June, while available housing inventory remained tight but it
How to Buy a Home Without a Real Estate Agent
While it may not be for everyone, it’s possible to buy a house without a realtor. Whether you’re looking into buying an investment property or are a first-time homebuyer, here are questions to ask when buying a house without a