You’ve probably seen hoarder houses on TV and may even know someone who lives in one. But if you aren’t familiar with them, a hoarder house is a home that has been lived by a person with a hoarding disorder, which is a diagnosable mental disorder. Such homes are typically in very bad condition owing … Continued
Selling a home at any time is usually time-consuming and anxiety-inducing. And when you add in the almost inevitable challenges and difficult selling situations, it can be absolutely overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to do it all on your own. Those challenges and difficulties are why almost all sellers are better off working with an … Continued
Homeowners who are underwater on their mortgage simply owe more on their home than it is worth on the market. This is a situation no homeowner wants to be in, but it happens all too often, especially in these uncertain economic times. If you happen to be in this boat, you’re likely feeling anxious and … Continued
Selling a house can very often be a lengthy and complicated affair. And it only gets more difficult if you owe more on the mortgage than the current value of the house, especially when you have no equity at all. With no equity, the process can be delayed even further and become more overwhelming. But … Continued
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you have to get past the home inspection. Trained professional inspectors are very thorough, and their inspection reports will usually be fairly extensive, especially when an older house is involved. Many of the things noted in the report will be minor, maybe even purely cosmetic, but others will … Continued
Staging is always an important task for home sellers. Survey after survey has shown that staged homes sell faster and for more than homes that haven’t been staged. But as with everything else, staging is evolving. Certainly, the basics remain the same, but there are new staging trends you must take into account if you’re … Continued
The title company is often overlooked in all the hub-bub of a real estate transaction, but it is in fact one of the key players. The title company plays a key role at closing – that final step at which you get the keys to your new. In fact, one of the main jobs of … Continued
When interest rates fluctuate, especially when the Fed raises them, home sales are affected rapidly and significantly. Home buyers are impacted directly and almost immediately, but sellers feel the effect too. And interest rates are indeed fluctuating. About two years ago, rates hit near historic lows, but that is now changing. We have seen several … Continued
