Posted on Oct 14, 2021
Disclosure law dictates what homeowners have to tell potential buyers about their property. If your home has been the site of a murder - either recent or historical - you might be wondering whether you're obligated to note this as part of your disclosure. Similarly, some people are convinced their h...
Posted on Sep 28, 2021
When you go to search for a home, most listings are available on a standard MLS (multiple listing service). However, some listings - known as pocket listings, or off-market listings - are not. In this scenario, a potential home seller whose home has not gone on the market yet is approached by a buy...
Posted on Sep 23, 2021
When Houwzer conducted a brand survey we found that 18% of homeowners plan to sell a home, 39% plan to buy a home, and 44% plan to renovate a home. In other words, there’s a lot of people planning to renovate their home - but not all of them plan to move immediately. In our “Should you renovate bef...
Posted on Sep 16, 2021
According to Statista, about 80% of married couples own a home together. Divorce, for this reason, often involves couples figuring out how to split a property they used to share. Here’s what you need to know about how homes, divorce, and mortgages impact each other. Who Really Owns the Home? Prope...
Posted on Sep 07, 2021
Maryland home sellers are required to disclose the condition of their home. This means that they need to inform buyers of the condition of their property and any defects. Disclosure is a legal obligation and failing to properly disclose can open the seller to liability. Maryland Law allows disclosu...
Posted on Aug 31, 2021
What is Opendoor? Opendoor is an iBuyer company that purchases homes directly from homeowners, saving homeowners the trouble of open houses, cleaning their house for home showings, waiting for offers, and closing complications. When a homeseller requests an offer for their home, Opendoor compares t...
Posted on Aug 25, 2021
The Jacksonville real estate market has been hot this year, prompting many local homeowners to consider the merits of selling their home. By selling now, you can maximize your profits. Jacksonville, FL represents a unique local market, though, and it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with it bef...
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...