by Tricia Herbert | Nov 14, 2023 | Buyers, Buying a Home, Covid-19, Downpayments, Economic Factors, Evaluate Home, Homebuyers
Web search results suggest that millennials do not have a uniform preference for the size of their homes. Their choices are influenced by some factors such as: The COVID-19 pandemic: A survey by the National Association of Home Builders found that more than a third...
by Tricia Herbert | Aug 15, 2023 | Advice For Buyers, Buyers, Buying a Home
Using a real estate agent for apartment hunting before school starts is helpful! They can access all kinds of listings, even ones you can’t find online. It saves you so much time and effort because they handle all the searching and setup of viewings based on what...
by Tricia Herbert | Jul 10, 2023 | Advice For Buyers, Buyers, Buying a Home, First Time Home Buyers
Here are some confident and friendly tips to help you find an off-campus apartment: Start Early: Begin your search well in advance to give yourself ample time to explore options, compare prices, and secure a desirable apartment. Determine Your Budget:...
by Tricia Herbert | Jan 14, 2022 | Buying a Home, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Rates
Timing is everything: Very often, a seller asks, “We can always come down later — right?” Historically when your house goes on the market, the most significant potential for buyer traffic is in the first 30 days, by pricing it high to drop the price later. Showings...
by Tricia Herbert | Dec 14, 2021 | Advice For Buyers, Advice For Renters, Buying a Home, Home Inspection, Neighborhoods
If you’re starting to think about looking for a new home, picking the neighborhood can seem almost as complicated as picking the house itself. Here are five things to keep in mind as you explore neighborhoods you might like to live in. 1. Time the Commute to Your Job...