When it comes to where mortgages are concerned, "escrow" and "escrow accounts" refer to two slightly different concepts. Escrow is the process by which a neutral third party mediates a real estate deal, holding money and property "in escrow" until the two sides agree that all the conditions are met for a sale to close. By contrast,… Continue reading What Is Escrow?
While there are numerous financial benefits to homeownership, it's important to highlight the non-financial advantages as well. As a real estate professional, understanding and conveying these benefits to potential buyers can help them make informed decisions and feel more confident about their investment. Here are some non-financial benefits of homeownership: Stability and Security: Owning a… Continue reading The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership
Selling your house on your own, also known as "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO), can be tempting for some homeowners who want to save on real estate agent commissions. However, it's important to understand the risks involved in this approach. Here are a few potential challenges you may face when selling your house on your… Continue reading The Risks of Selling Your House on Your Own
If you're thinking about buying or selling a home, you might have heard that it’s tough right now because mortgage rates are higher than they’ve been over the past few years, and home prices are rising. That much is true. Take a look at the graph below. It breaks down how the current affordability situation… Continue reading People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges
If you’ve never been through the home-buying process, some of the terminology can seem a bit foreign. One of the many phrases you might come across is earnest money. When making an offer on a home, it is often encouraged to include earnest money with that offer. Earnest money is a payment of 1-3% of… Continue reading What Is Earnest Money and Why Do I Need It?
Regular house-hunting isn't always easy, but adding distance into the mix can present challenges you don't have when looking a few neighborhoods over for a new home. While it may not be a walk in the park to buy a home from far away, it is possible. If you find a great agent and follow… Continue reading LONG-DISTANCE HOUSE HUNTING
If you’ve started researching the home buying process, or you’ve already purchased a home in the past, you probably know one of the first things you need to consider is the size of the downpayment you are going to need to cover on the home you discover. While that down payment can vary depending on… Continue reading Still Saving Your Tax Refund? Here’s How To Use It!
Even if the weather isn’t cooperating quite yet - spring is here! Cheering up your home with some spring decor is the perfect way to prepare for warmer days and more sunshine. Here are some options to prepare your home for the next season!ADD AN HERB GARDEN While they may not last outdoors with the… Continue reading ADD A SPRING TOUCH TO YOUR HOME
The building at 242 South Colorado Avenue in downtown Haxtun is the future site of Town Square Realty. Realtor Johnna Harris closed on the property Source: Newest main street business owner seeks info on building's history - The Haxtun-Fleming Herald
No room got a tougher workout in the past year than the home office. And because of all the wear and tear, this space is probably ready for a little TLC. Plus, if you’re thinking of selling in the near future, potential buyers are certainly going to gauge this workspace with a critical eye. Many… Continue reading Home Office a Hot Mess? Let’s Fix It
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