Category: Buying & Selling

Lawn Care Tips to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal

You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but sometimes, its pays to wary about a house with bad curb appeal. If you’re selling your home, you can bet that potential buyers are making judgments based on the condition of your yard. In fact, you could have a beautiful, well-kept home, but if the outside […]

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Written by Jae Curtis

July 29, 2019

Should You Rent Or Buy A House?

Seems like everyone is buying a condo or house these days. And there are tons of shows on HGTV about renovating your home making you wonder: should you rent or buy a house? Can you even afford to buy? We’re here to help you make that decision. Should You Rent Or Buy A House? Ask […]

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Written by Cynthia Bowman

July 26, 2019

6 Reasons to Build or Buy in Up-and-Coming Areas

When searching for a new home, buyers often look for houses or land in the best neighborhoods — or, at least, the best neighborhoods that they can afford. And that’s certainly understandable. However, homeowners may be missing out on several advantages by not considering less prestigious or less desirable neighborhoods. Below are six reasons to […]

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Written by Terri Williams

July 24, 2019

When is a Lowball Offer a Good Idea?

Let’s face it: buying a home is like a game of chess, and each person is trying to outwit the other. You want to purchase the house for the least amount of money and the seller is trying to get as much as possible out of the deal. So when should you use a lowball […]

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Written by Terri Williams

July 22, 2019

How to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Bidding War

You’ve found the house you love. But, apparently, so have other buyers — and it’s the same house. When several buyers want to compete for the same property, how do sellers choose among offers? What can you do to increase your chances of getting the home? Freshome asked several experts to share the secrets of winning […]

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Written by Terri Williams

July 12, 2019

How to Be a Savvy Open House Guest

Ah, the open house. A chance to wander through other people’s homes and imagine yourself knocking out walls and gutting their kitchens. This is what dreams are made of (or…

Written by Sue Carter

June 24, 2019

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Here’s How Much It Costs to Sell Your Home in 2019

Zillow, the real estate database, just released a report showing the hidden costs of selling. So how much does it cost you to sell your house in 2019? Get ready to spend about $21,000. Don’t balk at the cost yet, though. Some of that cost goes toward home improvements and Zillow found that “sellers who […]

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Written by Cynthia Bowman

June 17, 2019

Comps 101: How Comparables Can Help You Sell Your Home

So you want to sell your house. You know there are some key things you need to do like stage the interior and work on your curb appeal. You might think, especially if you’re hiring a real estate agent, that everything else is handled. But that leaves out one of the trickiest parts of home […]

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Written by Kacie Goff

June 13, 2019

6 HGTV Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know

If you’re like me, there’s nothing you love more than unwinding with HGTV. At the end of a long day, there’s something soothing about watching other people make high-stakes decisions. Whether it’s buying a beach house, renovating a kitchen or choosing a family home, HGTV has a total lock on homeowner-based entertainment. But how much […]

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Written by Jae Curtis

June 10, 2019

Escrow 101: What You Need to Know

When you buy a house, you basically have to learn a whole new language. Between figuring things out with your mortgage lender and navigating the results of the home inspection, you’re probably googling words left and right. As well you should be! It’s important to protect yourself during this major transaction. And that’s why one […]

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Written by Kacie Goff

May 25, 2019