Posted on Aug 12, 2022
If you’re planning to sell your home one day, you’ve probably come across the term “sweat equity.” Exactly what is sweat equity in real estate? Sweat equity refers to both the materials and labor that the homeowner has contributed to a property, in order to improve it and increase its worth. While ...
Posted on Aug 09, 2022
Washington, DC is one of the more competitive real estate markets in the country thanks to a constant influx of government employees and other transplants relocating to the capital. According to Realtor, the median listing price for a DC home is now $625,000. If you’re new to the region - or ...
Posted on Aug 05, 2022
TikTok can be a great resource for homebuyers - especially those who might be moving to new areas, or new neighborhoods. TikTok has now surpassed one billion active users, and it’s about a lot more than just dance routines and lip-synchs. For many people, TikTok has served as a valuable education to...
Posted on Aug 04, 2022
According to Pew Research, about 6.7% of all individual tax filers reported having rental properties. Becoming a landlord is a fairly common step in the homeownership process - sometimes as a way to generate an additional stream of revenue, sometimes to recoup money if plans change sooner than expec...
Posted on Jul 27, 2022
Are you thinking of buying a home in or around Philadelphia? Sometimes it helps to know how far your budget can go in different neighborhoods and nearby suburbs. We've selected five Houwzer homes that are either for sale or recently sold in the neighborhoods of Conshohocken, Washington Square...
Posted on Jul 25, 2022
The Orlando real estate market is booming, and for good reason. As a destination city that sees millions of tourists a year thanks to its many world-renowned theme parks and award-winning restaurants, Orlando has a lot to offer. Relatively affordable homes, in addition to the sunny Florida weather, ...
Posted on Jul 21, 2022
A looming recession, inflation, and rising mortgage rates have made plenty of homebuyers wary of entering the market. According to a recent National Housing Survey, only 20% of consumers believe it’s a good time to buy a home. Some potential buyers wonder if falling home prices are on the horiz...
Posted on Jul 19, 2022
Buying a home is a major investment - in fact, for most homebuyers it’s likely the most sizable investment of their lifetime. Not surprisingly, putting so much money into one asset can be nerve-wracking - what if something goes wrong? Although they’re not required to buy a home, home warranties are...
Posted on Jul 14, 2022
Former renters (and some existing homeowners too) may have not given much thought to property maintenance. However, keeping your property in good condition helps you avoid expensive, preventable repairs later - and also helps you profit more in the long run, if you don’t need to knock $2,000 off you...