Luxury Condo Doorman Pet Friendly Elevator In-Unit Washer / Dryer Outdoor Space Dish Washer Gym Parking Sky View Parc Yes 2 rooftop dog parks Yes Yes Private 6-acre rooftop garden w/ BBQs, swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball court, children’s playgrounds Yes Yes Yes The Grand Yes 2 rooftop dog parks Yes Yes Private Read more…
If you are already working with a real estate attorney, then a closing agent may not be necessary as your real estate attorney can also be the acting closing agent with a checklist of required task items to cross off before the closing. Otherwise, get referrals from real estate agents, Read more…
Often times we are not able to have everything we wish for in a home due to a higher cost than anticipated or any unforeseen changes in financial circumstances. However to make owning a home a reality, consider your first purchase by going with a starter home. It will come Read more…
Going to many open houses will open your eyes to the possibilities and realities of owning a house. It is a good opportunity to see if your image of a dream house matches up to the real houses available for sale. Browsing homes on the internet is never the same Read more…
Community associations, aka home owners associations (HOA), are part of common interest developments. You share the well maintained common areas and amenities. In addition, you share the cost of the staff that comes with maintaining the common areas and amenities. Amenities, common areas, pools, gym, hallways, playgrounds are shared among Read more…
One of the most important aspects of home buying is selecting the perfect neighborhood where you see your family spending years enjoying and contributing to the community. There are many offline methods and online tools to help you narrow down on the neighborhoods that fits you. Talk to co-workers, friends Read more…
Some homeowners are not ready to sell until you present them with the idea of someone wanting to buy their home because of the nearby schools or the family oriented community. Include your best family photo with the letter of intent. Letters help plant the seed in homeowners who have Read more…
Owning a home comes with benefits in the form of tax credits and tax deductibles. It is important to consult a tax professional regarding these tax benefits for homeowners. Tax credits for homeowners: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/get-credit-for-making-a-home-energy-efficient https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-5695-residential-energy-credits https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal_tax_credits/solar_energy_systems Tax deductibles for homeowners: https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/deducting-home-mortgage-interest-at-a-glance https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/can-i-deduct-my-mortgage-related-expenses https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p936.pdf Overall tax credits and tax deductibles available Read more…
It is possible when you come across a house that is in contract and still make a bid on it because some sellers may consider having back up options if the original buyer has many contingencies on the contract which prevents them from completing the deal. For example, the buyer Read more…
The most that anyone could hope for is an educated guess of where the real estate market sentiment is heading. If anyone could predict the actual future price movements, they would buy all the inventory and keep it for themselves. Real estate agents look at the number of listings month Read more…