Hello, Future Homeowners! Ready to dive into one of the most significant decisions of your life? That’s right, we’re talking about buying your first home. But before you start picking out paint colors and shopping for furniture, let’s make sure you’re fully prepared for this monumental move. Step 1: Assess Your Financial Stability First things […]
Author: Sequoia Houston
Your Guide To Home Appraisal
You’ve found your dream home and now it’s time to cross all your T’s and dot all your I’s before it’s all your own. And one of the first items on your closing checklist the home appraisal. So, what exactly is that? The home appraisal is essentially a value assessment of the home and property. […]
What to Repair Before You List Your Home for Sale
When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top four recommended repairs to […]
Should I Use a Buyer’s Agent?
If you’re in the market for a new home you might be asking yourself “should I use a real estate agent?” As an agent who works with both buyers and sellers, here’s a little perspective on why I think it’s important that buyers work with a separate buyer’s agent. It doesn’t cost you anything If […]
The First Rule of Rising Interest Rate: Don’t Panic
The good news is the economy is recovering. The bad news is the Fed is raising interest rates. This should not come as a surprise for most prospective homebuyers, as they’ve likely been pressured to pull the trigger for months in anticipation of the rate hike. Since the 2008 recession, the Fed has used low […]