Real Estate Blog
What Is a Contingent Offer? What It Means When Buying a Home
A contingent offer means that an offer on a new home has been made and the seller has accepted it, but that the final sale is contingent upon certain criteria that have to be met. These criteria, or types of contingencies, are clauses in a sales contract that...
How to Buy a House: Steps to Buying a House for the First Time
The steps to buying a house for the first time might seem complicated—particularly if you’re a home buyer trying to purchase real estate with no prior experience. Between down payments, credit scores, mortgage rates (both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate), property...
On the House: How First-Time Homebuyers Can Negotiate Serious Savings
First-time homebuyers are taking their power back. As the housing market continues to cool, savvy buyers are seizing the opportunity to save themselves some hard-earned cash They’re bringing contingencies back, asking sellers to make costly repairs, and...
5 Signs a Home Has “Good Bones” According to Real Estate Pros
Real estate listings often tout "good bones" as a selling point, especially when a house lacks curb appeal or needs a significant update. Ugly shag carpet? Outdated appliances? Pastel pink bathroom fixtures? No worries! The house has good bones. In reality, though,...
What Is a Townhouse? An Ideal Home for First-Time Buyers
It seems like a simple enough question, but many people actually get it wrong, confusing this type of home with lots of others. We’re here to help! So let’s set the record straight—and help you decide whether a townhouse is right for you. What to know about a...