Real Estate Tips

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While some potential homeowners were unable to purchase a property this summer due to fierce competition and a short supply, many experts say autumn is actually the best time to shop. With fewer people in the market to buy a home, and those who listed properties before still anxious to sell, this season creates a greater probability for better deals and price.

The biggest thing that can help facilitate real estate sales at this time of year is that most homes still on the market have been there for some time - usually a few months, according to Trulia. Sellers are more likely to bring down their prices and provide a little more wiggle room than they might have during the summer to get a deal done expediently, especially if they're looking to sell

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The luxury real estate market is fiercely competitive, leaving sellers feeling pressure to keep their houses updated with the ever-shifting list top specialty spaces that reliably coax high-end buyers to whip out their wallets. This year, if you’d like to sell your home on the luxury market, purchase a luxury home, or just add new “wants” to the long list of features you’d love in your dream home, look no further. Parks Realty’s list of top 10 specialty spaces for luxury buyers highlights both continuing trends and new features that have helped houses get snatched up immediately.

Library

In an increasingly digital age, when homes are smarter with every passing year, creating a large, beautiful home library is a truly opulent choice. Sumptuous

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If you’re home shopping, you’ve probably seen or heard the phrase “move-in ready” in the property description. But what does “move-in ready” really mean and how can you tell if a property that “shows well” is truly ready for your family to move in and why does it matter? Typically speaking, real estate agents refer to a home as “move-in” ready if they don’t anticipate any significant repairs.

There are two essential things to keep in mind.

The first is that while the real estate agent may not expect any major repairs, that does not mean that there isn’t any. Always get a home inspection! The other is that there may be upgrades that you want to make before you move in, but that doesn’t mean that the home isn’t “move-in ready.” So even if the

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Today’s homebuyers in the luxury market come with certain expectations … and with such huge purchases, we’re glad that’s the case. Styles, technologies and certain setups can make or break a sale, and knowing what the most popular current trends are for luxury home features are helpful to know. Below are some of the current, must-haves on luxury buyers’ lists.

Light Colors (Walls & Floors)

While more of a style than a feature, light and bright is the name of the game when it comes to the feel in a luxury home. Light-colored walls and even more so (because they can’t be easily painted over) are light-colored flooring, especially Oak hardwood floors. Light spaces make for a more open and airy ambiance while allowing pops of color when personalized

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If you’re worried that your credit is too low to get approved for a home loan, you’re not alone. Low or bad credit is something that many Americans are facing. But even with poor credit, there is good news! There are government loan programs made for borrowers with lower credit.

Also, consider that poor credit is not a permanent situation. Starting right now, you can increase your chances of getting approved for a loan by raising your credit score.

What Credit Score Do You Need To Get a Home Loan?

Credit score, also called a FICO score, is a three-digit number that rates your creditworthiness. It’s based on your credit history, and it tells lenders the probability of you repaying your debts. The higher the score, the more likely it is that

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Though some potential buyers may be a bit frustrated they didn’t find the perfect home this summer thanks to the intense competition they would have faced for just about any property – they shouldn’t be discouraged. As some shoppers leave the market, the odds that those who remain will find a home for a good value, only increase. Working with a real estate professional in September and beyond may help them find the home of their dreams with greater ease.

The least expensive months to buy a home are actually in the fall, according to the National Association of Realtors. In October, buyers typically pay about 2.7 percent below the market value of a property, often because of how many would-be buyers have dropped out of the market by then, resolving

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Major home renovations are often intended to benefit the homeowners directly. When it comes time to sell your home, however, the scale and intent of upgrades can be much different. The good news is, you don’t have to stretch your budget to the limit to create impactful changes. In this article, we’ll outline easy updates to quickly sell your home. Whether your home needs work on the interior or exterior, we’ve got the projects that will give you an excellent ROI.

Updates to Your Home’s Exterior

The impact of your home’s curb appeal cannot be overstated. Buyers will often judge your home before they have even stepped out of their car; updates to your home’s exterior may encourage buyers to approach the rest of your home with confidence and

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There are three numbers that matter the most when it comes to a home loan application. They are your credit score, your debt-to-income ratio, and your loan-to-value ratio. These specific numbers matter because they affect your ability to qualify for a home loan as well as your interest rate for the loan.

This article will give you a quick overview of those numbers and how they affect your mortgage!

Your Credit Score

You’re likely familiar with this number. A credit score, also sometimes called your FICO score, is a three-digit number between 300-850. This number scores your borrowing history. It’s independently calculated by each of the three main credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion) using your payment history, your current debt,

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Luxury homes are … luxurious. But what about them makes them so? Aside from price point, and the usual beauty that comes with, luxury homes are usually on the forefront of amenities for the more traditional market. So whether you’re buying, selling or interested in luxury homes, or just wanted to see home trends are on the horizon, we’ve compiled a few of this year’s top luxury trends:

Embedded Technology

Smart home technologies, like Nest, have become more and more popular – but what about ALL systems being connected? Now, a home embedded with technology for all systems is not only a bonus, but is also expected in luxury real estate. Buyers expect to be able to see every home system, as well as security from their iPhones.

Wellness & Work

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The typical advice for first time home buyers is to purchase a starter home –that is, the home that’s one step away from their larger “forever” home. But is that always the best route to go? With just about 45 million millennials entering the real estate buying age, that’s something that’s on our minds too.

Potential Problems with a Start Home

There are two significant problems on the horizon for first-time home buyers in the market for a starter home, and both have to do with demand. As we said, there’s a lot of first-time buyers all entering the market at the same time. With so many looking for the same thing, properties that fit the bill will be scarce.

The other event that puts a strain on the availability of homes is that many of the

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