Orla/iStock Owning a home means you can build equity, take advantage of tax deductions, and partake in a little something called the American dream. For the past couple of years, the U.S. homeownership rate has hovered around 64%. But there’s also a considerably large pool of renters in the country who have plenty of reasons […more]
Price adjustment alert for 16321 Scotland Way Edmond OK 73013 in Muirfield Village. This awesome home was just reduced to $799,000 sale price. FACING THE VIEW OF THE MUIRFIELD GREENBELT OFFERS A RARE OPPORTUNITY. The floorplan offers large rooms centered on the impressive living room with cathedral ceilings and wood beams and refinished Brazilian cherry […more]
realtor.com Ever spend the night at a friend’s or relative’s house where they reveal some quirky shortcoming in their home? Say, the light switch in the guest room works the opposite way you’d expect (down for on, up for off), or you have to jiggle the toilet handle a few times to make it flush. […more]
When buying a home, taxes are one of the expenses that can make a significant difference in your monthly payment. Do you know how much you might pay for property taxes in your state or local area? When applying for a mortgage, you’ll see one of two acronyms in your paperwork – P&I or PITI […more]
Below are 5 compelling reasons listing your home for sale this fall makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing, and able to purchase…and are in the […more]
On Labor Day we celebrate the hard work that helps us achieve the American Dream. Growing up, many of us thought about our future lives with great ambition. We drew pictures of what jobs we wanted to have and where we would live as a representation of a secure life for ourselves and our families. […more]
Bartek71/iStock Table of contents: What is a homeowners association? How much are HOA fees? What is an assessment? HOA rules: What to expect What are CC&Rs? Common restrictive covenants When to review your CC&Rs Can you change restrictive covenants? What happens if you violate HOA rules or can’t pay your HOA fees? Pros and cons of […more]
Some Highlights: There is plenty of talk in the media about a pending economic slowdown. The good news is, home values actually increased in 3 of the last 5 U.S. recessions, and decreased by less than 2% in the 4th. Many experts predict a potential recession is on the horizon. However, housing will not be […more]
When thinking about selling their house, homeowners have many options. A relatively new option is using an “iBuyer.” What is an iBuyer? According to Jovio, the definition is: “A company or investor that uses Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) to make instant offers on homes. It allows sellers to close on a property quickly. Once sold, […more]
Kativ/iStock Congratulations: You’re moving out, and on to your next home! Now all you have to do is pack up your things and skedaddle, right? Not so fast. If you’re still trying to sell your current home, you’ll want to make sure it looks its best, which means you might have to make a few […more]