Real Estate

When my youngest child moved out, I was left living in a large home by myself. Weekend visits from the grandchildren only filled the space part of the time. The home became more of a burden as each day passed. It was not until I was working with my real estate agent to sell my home and find a smaller home did I realize that there were so many others in the same position. I created this blog to help other empty nesters explore their options for downsizing and to provide guidance on finding a new home that fits in more with their lifestyle.

Real Estate

Are You Being A Good Client For Your Realtor?

10 October 2017
 Categories:
Real Estate, Blog

No matter how good your real estate agent is, if you are not doing the right things as a buyer, the house hunting process could stretch out to several weeks or months. Cooperating with your agent and being logical about your choices can shorten this process. To make sure you are being a good client, here are a few things you should avoid doing: Lowballing All Offers If every offer you submit is being rejected by sellers, the problem is likely not them, but you.
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Renting a House With Your Friends: 3 Terms and Conditions to Include in the Rental Contract

28 February 2017
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

With incomes remaining relatively stagnant, but the cost of living and rent increasing, living with a roommate is sounding like a better and better idea. Sharing space with a friend can significantly cut down on your monthly expenses, which is why more than one-third of households consist of adults living with a roommate. If you've decided to rent a house with your friend or even with a stranger you've met online, you should do your due diligence in making sure that the rental terms are written down in the contract.
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Should You Always Run From Homes With Foundation Issues?

24 February 2017
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

A common piece of advice proffered to homebuyers is that foundation issues should be a deal breaker when it comes to deciding whether to submit an offer on a home. After all, it can cost up to $10,000 to repair a broken foundation and even more to fix the damage it caused in the home. However, not all problems are the same. Here's what you should consider when deciding whether to buy a home with foundation troubles.
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Your Agent Says He/She Will Buy Your Unsold Home? Ask These Questions First

25 January 2017
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

When you're getting ready to put your home on the market for sale and are looking to hire a real estate agent who will help you through this process, you'll occasionally encounter agents who pledge to buy your home if it doesn't sell. This statement can be music to your ears — it's a huge comfort to know that if your home somehow doesn't garner any interest from prospective buyers, you'll still be able to fall back on selling it to your agent.
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3 Interesting Ideas To Keep Your Cash Flowing In A Rental Property

24 January 2017
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

Purchasing a rental property is a scary thought for many. The housing market crash in 2006 makes people wonder if it could happen again. As no investment idea is solid, here are three interesting ideas that can prove to keep the cash flowing in from your rental property. Stop Renting Via Traditional 12-Month Leases One problem with rentals is that renters are restricted to full year term leases unless the property owner has other plans for the unit sooner.
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About Me
Home Buying Tips for Empty Nesters

When my youngest child moved out, I was left living in a large home by myself. Weekend visits from the grandchildren only filled the space part of the time. The home became more of a burden as each day passed. It was not until I was working with my real estate agent to sell my home and find a smaller home did I realize that there were so many others in the same position. I created this blog to help other empty nesters explore their options for downsizing and to provide guidance on finding a new home that fits in more with their lifestyle.

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