Posted on Feb 07, 2023
List price and sale price are two different things - and that’s due in part to your initial offer on a home. Making an offer on a home is an important part of the homebuying process, but many homebuyers are in the dark as to how to determine this important number. And nailing this number can...
Posted on Jan 20, 2023
Home inspections are an integral part of the homebuying process. Hundreds of buyers opted out of the inspection contingency during the low-interest rate, hyper-competitive market of 2021 - and many have since regretted their decision due to pricey, undisclosed issues that arose. Ditching the home i...
Posted on Jan 18, 2023
A title is an important part of buying a home, but it’s not something that homebuyers (and even homeowners) completely understand. If you plan on becoming a homeowner, the title transfer (and associated insurance) will be a part of the home buying process. Here’s what you need to know....
Posted on Jan 10, 2023
If you know one thing about the 2022 real estate market, you know it was turbulent. Would-be home buyers are entering 2023 with a healthy dose of skepticism. They’re not going to buy a house sight unseen, and they’re not going to bid 20% over-asking and hope for the best. Experts are predicti...
Posted on Jan 04, 2023
According to a recent Bankrate survey, about 20% of millennials are unhappy with their home purchases due to the unexpected costs of buying a home (like maintenance and repairs). If it’s your first time buying, you might be surprised at just how many hidden fees there are. Research is key when it c...
Posted on Dec 20, 2022
Is it time to swoop in and gobble up properties after they drop in value? The question of whether or not the housing market is going to crash in 2023 is a valid one. The housing market has been behaving erratically - prices rose at breakneck speed, only to hit the brakes once mortgage rates rose.&nb...
Posted on Dec 16, 2022
For homebuyers who can’t afford to buy their home in cash, a mortgage is a necessity. Yet despite a mortgage being one of the most important transactions of most people’s lives, many would-be homebuyers are woefully unprepared to understand their options and get the best deal. Interested in knowing...
Posted on Dec 16, 2022
New Jersey is home to beautiful beaches, a rich history, and vibrant communities. Many potential homebuyers are wondering whether it’s a good time to buy a house right now in New Jersey - and if so, what they need to know before they start the process. If you’re thinking about buying a house in New...
Posted on Dec 12, 2022
For would-be homeowners, the home buying process can feel complicated, stressful, and confusing. Even existing homeowners often feel this way despite having gone through the home buying process before. That’s because home purchases are infrequent, yet extremely important - as they often represent a ...