Before you start home shopping with an agent, it is recommended to get a preapproval letter from a bank or lender. The preapproval letter indicates that the bank is willing to lend you a certain amount (usually an amount greater than you are likely to spend). This will involve paying Read more
How long has the house been on the market? The question allows the seller to provide more than the listing info available, or may lead to reasons why they are selling. If the home as been on the market for a while, the price changes can be found on the Read more
One of the many joys of owning a home is not having someone lording over you and your family, telling you what you can do and cannot do in the rental unit. Your home becomes your castle. Everything in the house is for you to do as you wish and Read more
Location is even more important for home owners than renters. Renters have the flexibility of 1-2 year leases. Buying and owning a home commits you to a location for a few years or more. It is important to know what you want, and not what your friends and family suggest Read more
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Get notified instantly via email and push notifications to smartphone devices by setting up saved searches on popular websites/apps such as Zillow, StreetEasy, and MLSLI. When new homes are listed in your selected zip code or area, you will be notified by email or a smartphone alert. Spend a few Read more
Get estimates from several contractors before you decide on who gets the work contract. They are more than happy to provide quotes on the amount of work that you are requesting to be done. The rebate you get back from your real estate agent at closing goes a long way Read more
Your credit score is the culmination of years of managing your credit cards, spending history, and different accounts. A high credit score is usually assigned to someone who is always on top of their credit card balances. Once you start missing monthly payments, your credit score will take a hit. Read more
House hunting is as much a marketing effort than purely a finding process for the buyer. Start by telling your friends and family that you are in the market to buy a home, and describe to them with as much detail of your dream home as possible. This is your Read more
People make money by owning Manhattan real estate. On the other side of the coin, people also lose money by owning Manhattan real estate. Typically, buyers do not plan accordingly for life event changes that may occur within less than 5 years. A great Manhattan studio apartment that was affordable Read more