Answering these eight questions will help you decide
The idea of owning your home is an exciting one, but how do you know if you’re ready? Before you take the plunge, answer the questions below.
What’s your financial situation?
Having a clear understanding of your finances is necessary when you’re considering buying a home. Continue reading “Are You Ready to Buy a House?” »
A good option for first-time homebuyers?
If rising prices and large down payments are an issue, look for a seller willing to rent you a house with the option to own. When Chris and Sarah Kane of Visalia, Calif. decided to purchase their first house, their hopes of becoming first-time homebuyers were nearly dashed by ever-soaring prices and a down payment out of their reach. Continue reading “Renting to Own” »
It only stands to reason that your home should be in its top condition when you put it on the market. Your house needs to appeal to people. It needs to be attractive. Buyers need to be able to see themselves living in it, and little things can be a distraction to a Buyer. Continue reading “How to Prepare A House for Sale – 2 Basic Steps” »
As foreclosure rates have climbed over the past few years, we’ve also seen an increase in short sales. With the increase in short sales, more and more want to know: Just what is a short sale in real estate in Kenya? A short sale is when the lending institution from which you have your mortgage agrees to accept a payoff amount of less than what you owe. Continue reading “What Is A Short Sale in Real Estate?” »
You’ve heard the saying, “Buyers are Liars.” But, could it be that we agents just aren’t skilled enough to discover their big ‘why’? We play ’20 Questions’ when interviewing the client. We find out they want 3 bedrooms in a nice area. Then, the next Sunday, we call them and discover they bought a 4-bedroom home in ‘out in the sticks. Continue reading “Are Buyers Really Liars?” »
