Home Sales Surge to 10-Year High
Sales of new and existing homes unexpectedly spiked to their highest levels in years last month. America’s housing market appears poised to go out like a lion this year, as a pair of real estate reports this week showed home sales climbed to their highest level in a decade. Sales of new houses clocked in…
What to Know Before Renting Out Your Vacation Home
Guests expect significant amenities, so make sure you’re prepared to take the plunge into the travel industry. You own a second home, and you find you don’t use it very often. Or, you bought your retirement home years before you will actually need it. Or, you would love to buy a vacation home but need…
What’s Dragging Down the Value of Your Home?
How To Realistically Hunt For A Home
How to Realistically Hunt For a Home? First, Call Baron Holdings Real Estate! 863.968.6721 Our knowledgeable, attentive and PROFESSIONAL Realtors are here to help YOU! Tips: http://web.archive.org/web/20160627152636/http://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/how-to-realistically-hunt-for-a-home/
Should You Turn Your Residence Into a Rental?
Consider carry costs, equity and other factors before converting your home into a rental. When your circumstances change, such as starting a new job, having a baby or providing caregiving for an older relative, your current home may no longer fit your needs. Some homeowners may choose to sell or renovate their homes to cater…
What I love about being a Real Estate Professional
Don’t Skip The Inspection!
You’ve found the house of your dreams, the seller has accepted your offer and you can’t wait to move into your new digs. But before measuring for curtains or purchasing furniture, there’s another important step in the homebuying process you shouldn’t skip: the home inspection. Sure, you had your Uncle Joe tour the house with…
12 Confessions of a First-Time Home Seller
Before you buy….
Before you buy a home – 1. Understand how much you can afford by determining your debt-to-income ratio and estimated payments (visit bankrate.com and tick “calculators” for an idea). Your first step should be to GET PRE-APPROVED by your mortgage lender or bank. 2. Understand the basics of financing and what you really can afford….