The answer to the question “should I buy a house in 2023?” is another question: Can you ignore the forecasts? If you can ignore the industry experts, and the numbers, and go back to the fundamentals of why a person buys a house; 2023 might be a good time to make the jump. If you are waiting for the numbers to support your decision, there’s good news and bad news on whether you should buy a house in 2023.
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How Long Does it Take to Close on a House? | 7 Steps to Get to Closing Day
You’ve secured a loan and found the home of your dreams. Now it’s time to get ready for the next edge-of-your-seat moment in the home buying process: closing. The big question is: How long does it take to close on a house?
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Be Aware of These Extra Costs for Buying a Home!
Buying a home is one of the most significant purchases you will make, so it’s likely you won’t take the process lightly. While many would-be homeowners take the time to plan out financing for a home, some may not be budgeting appropriately, and accounting for the extra costs for buying a home many potential buyers may not be aware of!
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House Hunting Checklist | Home Buyers Pick Must-Haves (Free Printable PDF)
The Homes for Heroes house hunting checklist is a simple tool to help home buyers determine the absolute must-haves for their new home, and what are the extended nice-to-haves. Some checklists are a home buying wish list. But as this post will illustrate, the key to this exercise is to actually narrow down your wish list to the true essentials (Must-Haves). Everything else is gravy (Nice-to-Haves)! This checklist will define your targeted house search criteria and help streamline your house hunting experience.
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Extra Cost To Buy a House | What You Need to Know
You’ve been saving to buy a new home, but what will it actually cost to buy a house you want? You have your down payment fund built up, and you’re pre-approved. It is our duty to inform you there are many fees, taxes and up front costs you’ll need to be prepared to pay – on top of your down payment. When you’re saving up to buy your dream home, these additional costs to buy a house. Read More “Extra Cost To Buy a House | What You Need to Know”
How Rising Inflation Rates May Impact Your Next Home Purchase
By now you’ve probably read the headlines on the impact rising inflation is having on the economy. Read on if you want to know how it is impacting your ability to purchase a home. Read More “How Rising Inflation Rates May Impact Your Next Home Purchase”
Is There Any Relief in Sight For the Housing Shortage Supply?
In 2021, the supply and demand imbalance fueled runaway house prices, as well as incredible competition as the limited supply of housing available was snapped up quickly. Sellers were clearly in control and there’s unfortunately no sign of that dynamic abating in 2022. According to the latest Market Pulse Report from HouseCanary, a real estate valuation brokerage, inventory levels dropped again in December to near-record lows. HouseCanary expects the nationwide shortage of homes for sale to persist well into the spring, projecting another double-digit home price increase by the end of 2022. Read More “Is There Any Relief in Sight For the Housing Shortage Supply?”
Becoming a Homeowner is a Smart, But Tough, Move In Today’s Market
The housing market is hot. It’s so hot, the unprecedented appreciation homeowners have experienced over the last couple of years has directly contributed to making American wealthier, new research show. Here’s how it breaks down. Read More “Becoming a Homeowner is a Smart, But Tough, Move In Today’s Market”
15 Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent When Buying and Selling
The difference between the right questions to ask a real estate agent and the wrong questions, can make all the difference in your outcome – whether buying or selling a home. Ideally you are going to be working very closely with this individual throughout the buying or selling process, so good communication will be one of the primary characteristics you will want to foster early in the relationship. One of the best ways to open up the communication channels is to ask them questions, answer their questions and keep everything as clear as possible. Read on for tips about things to discuss with your agent.
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8 Tips for Negotiating a House Price
When buying a house, your real estate agent will handle a lot of the paperwork and help with things like managing your house search, writing up your purchase agreement and of course negotiating a house price when you enter a purchase agreement. They will negotiate with the seller on your behalf. But, you will ultimately make the final decision on everything in the purchase agreement. That’s why it pays to know what goes into negotiating a house price. Here are eight important tips for your negotiations.