When selling a house FSBO (for sale by owner) in Atlanta, also known as a “direct sale,” the seller doesn’t hire a real estate agent. Instead, the owner takes on all the work and responsibilities of an agent. The work can be considerable.
Among the extensive responsibilities involved are: researching to determine the listing price, […]
What is a reverse mortgage?
A reverse mortgage is a type of home equity loan designed for seniors aged 62 and older. The homeowner borrows against the equity in their home; instead of the homeowner paying the bank a monthly mortgage payment, the bank pays the homeowner, either in a lump sum or through monthly […]
If you are considering selling your house, you may wonder how much it’s going to cost to sell it. It may be more than you think. According to Joanne McCoy, a real estate agent in Lincoln, Nebraska, “Depending on the price range of the home, I tell my clients that they need to be ready […]
Real estate terms and definitions you may encounter when you buy or sell a house
One of the things that may be confusing when dealing with real estate transactions is all the real estate terminology you’ll encounter. Add that unfamiliar vocabulary to all the decisions you have to make, and it can become one of […]
Are you wondering, “Should I have one of those iBuyer companies buy my home?”
There are different kinds of companies that buy houses; it’s smart to learn something about each type before you get a cash offer from one of them. How they arrive at your home value can have a big impact on the […]
Meet Don Cameron, winner of The Ugliest House of the Year® for 2022.
Don Cameron, a property specialist from Broward County, Florida, has made quite a name for himself in the world of house renovations. Known for his incredible work ethic, Don has earned the prestigious title of The Ugliest House of the Year® winner […]
If you have a fixer-upper you want to sell, or even a house that just needs a few improvements or repairs that you want to avoid taking care of, you’re probably wondering if you can sell the house “as is” without an inspection. It’s probably impossible to sell a house like this the traditional way, […]
The process of selling a house the traditional way is complicated and takes a lot of money, work, and time. The good news is that cash home buyers can buy your house without all the hassles that selling the conventional way entails. When you sell your house for cash, there will be no home showings, […]
What is a seller’s disclosure?
As a seller, you want to make sure your home is attractive to buyers and sell it as quickly and profitably as possible. A seller’s disclosure can be a useful tool for achieving this goal.
A seller’s disclosure is a form that provides information about the condition of a […]
What are interest rates?
Interest rates are the fees charged by lenders on borrowed money. These rates are set by the Federal Reserve (known as the Fed), but they can be influenced by a variety of local market factors as well.
To put it simply, interest rates are a lot like product prices—they […]
