Posted on Jun 16, 2021
We’ve written about just how crazy this market is before, with homes in hot areas going for as much as 50% over asking price. Many people who want to move are wondering: should I sell my house now and rent until the market cools down, then buy my next home? There are both benefits and drawbacks t...
Posted on May 20, 2021
Selling your home is a stressful process. You need to prepare to move into a new home, while still presenting your current home at its absolute best for buyers. On top of this, there’s often the stress of paying the bills when you need to hire movers, cleaners, and more. You may not get aroun...
Posted on Apr 16, 2021
In a buyer’s market - where buyers have the upper hand when it comes to offering and negotiating - the benefit of having an experienced listing agent is obvious. Making sure your home is seen by as many eyes as possible and having a professional online listing is essential for getting offers. And it...
Posted on Apr 09, 2021
In New Jersey, home sellers have a legal obligation to buyers to disclose information about their property’s known defects. Failure to disclose can result in costly legal skirmishes that most homeowners would rather avoid. Every state has unique requirements for disclosure law, and New Jersey’s dis...
Posted on Mar 31, 2021
The housing market is as hot as it’s ever been. In some areas, homes are going under contract almost as soon as they come on the market and prices keep going up, up, up. COVID-19 has impacted how people use their homes and where they want to live, and historically low interest rates have pushed tho...
Posted on Jan 27, 2021
What is Offerpad? Offerpad is an iBuyer company that buys homes directly from homeowners, saving homeowners the trouble of open houses, cleaning their house for home showings, waiting for offers, and closing complications. Like other iBuyer companies, Offerpad relies on a data-driven algorithm to de...
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 ...