Monthly Archives: August 2020
Getting Outbid? Strategies to Make Your Offer Stand Out and Get Accepted
Summer is traditionally a busy time for buyers and sellers. This year has been no exception—and with lower interest rates, many homebuyers are finding the competitive environment challenging. With multiple buyers competing for properties, even terrific offers are often being outbid. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make your offer more attractive... Read More
Age-Old Real Estate Selling Tips to Ignore
Homeowners planning to sell their homes tend to get unsolicited advice from every direction. “Do this,” “don’t do that”; it can be difficult to decipher the good from the bad advice. As homebuyers become more informed and market-savvy, knowing which age-old advice to ignore can be important. Here are some adages which should be retired... Read More
Do You Need a Specialized Real Estate Agent?
If you have started a search for a real estate agent, you might have already realized that most agents tout themselves as experts on a type of property they typically work with—local experts, lakefront experts, luxury condo experts, etc. There are times when working with a specialized agent with advanced designations is important. The National... Read More
Should I Consider Selling My Short-Term Rental Property?
The travel industry has changed significantly over the past decade. With the popularity of vacation rentals advertised by such sites as Airbnb, VRBO, and Home Away, travelers have more options than ever for lodging during their vacation. Unfortunately, 2020 has seen a serious decline in travel due to the COVID-19 crisis and many owners of... Read More
Self-Employed? What You Need To Know About Financing A Home In 2020
Self-employed borrowers have always had to jump through a few hoops to buy a new home or refinance their current home. Without a traditional paycheck, lenders look for other ways to document income. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many business owners and delayed tax return filings. As a result, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have... Read More