You’ve heard it time and time again: you need to stage your home before trying to sell it, and you probably need professional staging. But does it really make that much difference? And at a cost of up to $2,000, is it really worth the price. In a word: Yes. Here are four solid reasons … Continued
The whole thing can be pretty confusing. Fixed rate, adjustable rate, conventional mortgage, hard money loan, interest, and principal – all those financial terms don’t make things any easier either. But whether you’re buying real estate to live in or for investment purposes, you need to know your options and exactly what you’re getting into when … Continued
Buying a home will probably be the largest financial transaction of your life. It will also be one that impacts your life for many years to come – possibly as many as the next 30 years. It’s critical, then, to ensure that you get it right and don’t wind up paying for an enormously costly … Continued
For young home buyers carrying a large burden of student debt or for people with lower incomes, an FHA loan provides a viable way to become homeowners. FHA loans have become very accessible to those with less than stellar credit or with little money for a down payment. As government-backed loans, FHA loans … Continued
Maybe you’ve been in your home for several years now, and it’s, well, just looking a little tired. So now you want to make it look newer and fresher and maybe increase its value at the same time. But you don’t have the cash for a major remodel or thoroughgoing renovations. You can, though, do … Continued
Every real estate agent agree on one thing: curb appeal gets more potential buyers to your home and increases sale prices. First impressions go a long way and excellent curb appeal suggests a home has been cared for. Upping the curb appeal of your home doesn’t require a lot of money. I have personally seen … Continued
You are probably aware of the various low down payment mortgage loan options for people who don’t make a ton of money. But you may not know about a great option, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for home buyers who don’t want to live in an urban area. And, no, it’s not just … Continued
Staging a home for sale can cost thousands of dollars, usually up front and without any guarantee of effectiveness. Quality home staging is said to yield a nearly 300% return on investment. If you don’t have the cash up front but still want to stage your house, there are inexpensive ways to it. Here are … Continued
Buyers have different needs and desires when buying a home. Watch any real estate show on television and it is easy to see that what buyers are willing to concede on varies widely. Because you can’t read the minds of the perfect buyer, making a home widely appealing helps attract the right buyers. Here are … Continued
Anyone who has ever bought or sold a home knows that the real estate commission costs up to six percent of the sale price. This means a $400,000 home pays up to $24,000 by the seller. That’s a lot of dough, which has many wondering if having an agent is worth the cost. In most … Continued
Your Floresville Tx Real Estate Agent Faye Y Taylor with StepStone Realty