Posted on Dec 04, 2020
Many baby boomers are asking themselves: how can we retire? The statistics are concerning: a 2019 survey indicates that 45% of baby boomers have close to zero savings set aside. And retirement age is looming—if indeed, it hasn’t already arrived. Home equity is often a saving grace for baby boomers. ...
Posted on Oct 29, 2020
When the time comes for you to move on from your current home, you may wonder: should I sell or rent my house? While selling it provides you cash now, renting it can provide lucrative income - and serve as an investment down the road. Renting: Will It Make You Money? Why would you consider renting ...
Posted on Oct 14, 2020
A home appraisal is an important part of the home selling process. Anytime a home loan is requested, an appraisal must be completed. The appraisal is an assessment of how much the home is worth based on a visual inspection, the recent selling price of comparable properties, location, and the home’s ...
Posted on Sep 18, 2020
Selling your home is stressful. In fact, many people rate it as one of the most stressful events of their life – second only to a breakup. According to a recent survey conducted by Zillow, 36% of homeowners even said that they cried during the process. It’s important to know best practices for selli...
Posted on May 10, 2017
Selling a home is a huge decision. After you’ve spent years making memories somewhere, you want to be sure you’re selling to the right buyer, at the right time, and for the right price. According to a recent Zillow report, you may have more control over this than you thought. Across the country, the...Posted on Aug 16, 2016
Selling your home without a plan will end up costing you emotionally and financially. Here are ten strategies we suggest that will help get you to the closing table with your sanity intact. A home is oftentimes the largest asset you have. You invested a large sum of your hard-earned money into it a...Posted on Aug 01, 2016
There is a trust problem in real estate. It’s our mission to fix this phenomenon. First, let me be clear – I’m not writing this to disparage real estate agents. After all, I am one myself, and I believe most are competent and well meaning. I am, however, here to shine a blazing spotlight on two mis...Posted on Apr 29, 2016
This question comes up all the time – are you a flat-fee brokerage? In short, no, we are not. Let’s go over the differences. Generally, when consumers deal with a flat-fee brokerage, they are receiving an à la carte service. As a subscriber to this type of service, you may choose from offerings such...Posted on Feb 10, 2016
Why homeownership is important and how Houwzer is making it more cost-effective In a January 12, 2016 Inman News article, California Association of Realtors CEO, Joel Singer, expressed concern about the declining rates of homeownership in America. Mr. Singer’s concerns are well placed: Post World Wa...