If it's your first time buying or selling real estate, you don't know what you don't know. There are tons of potential pitfalls and challenges along the way that it's hard to anticipate when you don't know what to expect. But luckily for you, most ...

One of the biggest hurdles that potential buyers have to overcome on the road to homeownership is saving for a down payment. Traditionally, you needed a 20% down payment in order to secure a loan and purchase a property. And for many people dreaming of buying property, this large up-front ...

If you're considering buying a home, ask any real estate agent worth their salt and they'll tell you: NOW is the time to do it. The real estate market is seemingly changing by the day, and if you want to get a great home for a great price ...

There's no arguing there's costs associated with owning a home. But the adverse is also true; there are also definite costs associated with NOT owning a home. The benefits of buying vs. renting has always been a hotly debated topic, with most people believing that — at least ...

Listing sites like Zillow, Trulia, Redfin, and Craigslist have become the go-to source for many buyers and sellers (particularly people attempting to buy or sell property on their own) to get information about the market, view properties, and connect with property owners. But while most people believe these listing sites ...

Real estate agents hear this all the time... “I wish I had called you before. But I just didn’t want to bother you. I know you’re busy…” ...after it is too late. There are times when you might feel like you shouldn’t “bother” the real estate agent you know. (Could ...

Buying a home is, for many people, an essential part of the American dream. But for people with a checkered financial history - and a less-than-perfect credit score - it can feel like a dream that's out of their reach. But just because you don't have a perfect credit store ...

Buying your first home can be one of the most exciting experiences of your life. But it can also be one of the scariest. Buying real estate is a complicated process. And if you've never purchased a home before, the fear of all those unknown variables can make the ...

Why Do Real Estate Agents Ask If You’re Pre-approved?

Have you ever walked into an open house, or called a real estate agent about a listing, and within minutes, they’re asking you if you are “pre-approved” for a mortgage? If you haven’t, then you have never walked into an open ...