02 Nov 2021
By Mortgage Blog Content

Luxury Selling: How to Qualify Potential Buyers to Ensure They Can Afford Your Home

Home Seller Tips
Luxury estates can be a challenge to sell. The more expensive a home is, the less potential buyers there are. The biggest hassle is going through the process with people who can't actually afford the home, only to have it fall apart at the last minute. Here are some ways to make sure the property is only being viewed by qualified buyers. Only Accept Offers From Buyers Who Are Pre-Qualified From A Lender One of the only ways to guarantee a buyer will be able to afford a luxury home is to let the bank do the work on your behalf. By only accepting offers from people who have been pre-qualified…
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15 Jul 2021
By Mortgage Blog Content

Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal and Get a Quick Sale with These 3 Tips

Home Seller Tips
Curb appeal is important in the home sales process, and this is because it will impact the overall first impression that potential home buyers have about the property. Some homeowners can easily spend a small fortune and a considerable amount of time improving curb appeal, but others may be looking for faster and easier results. The good news is that boosting curb appeal is easy and affordable to do when these three tips are followed. Spruce Up The Front Door The front door and patio area are focal points for those driving by the home, and this area receives even more scrutiny by those home buyers who walk up to the…
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07 Jul 2021
By Mortgage Blog Content

Let’s Talk Hardwood: Why Converting Your Home to Hardwood Flooring Will Boost Its Value

Home Seller Tips
When a homeowner makes the decision to upgrade flooring in one area of the home or throughout the entire space, there are numerous materials that may be considered. While each material option has its unique benefits and advantages, many are drawn to hardwood flooring as an option. This is a material that has the potential to boost home value, and a closer look at its benefits will reveal why this is the case. A Durable, Long-Lasting Material With many flooring options, homeowners understand that the material will need to be replaced or upgraded over the years. With hardwood flooring, the timeless appeal and incredible durability of the material means that the…
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11 Jun 2021
By Mortgage Blog Content

How to Market Your Home as the Perfect Rental or Investment Property

Home Seller Tips
When a homeowner is preparing to sell a home, it can be beneficial to determine the target audience that is most likely to be interested in the property as an important initial step. In some cases, it is advantageous for a homeowner to position a home as a great rental property or investment property, but this requires the right strategy. By adopting a few niche marketing steps, homeowners can work with their trusted real estate agent to market a property appropriately. Create A Cash Flow Sheet Buyers who are searching for a rental or investment property are looking for a return on their investment in most cases, and they also may…
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25 Aug 2020
By Mortgage Blog Content

From Big to Small: How to Downsize from a Large House to a Smaller, More Efficient Home

Mortgage Tips
If you're moving from a large home into a smaller house or condo, you're probably looking forward to enjoying a lower utility bill and not having to do as much cleaning. But before you move, you'll want to take certain precautions to ensure that you're not overwhelmed. A smaller home won't have as much room for your belongings, which means you may need to get creative. Here's how you can downsize without losing your mind. Decide What You're Going To Keep Before you do anything else, choose which of your belongings are coming with you. Unless you've habitually been getting rid of things you no longer need over the years, chances…
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06 Aug 2020
By Mortgage Blog Content

Six Key Questions to Ask when Hiring a Real Estate Agent to Market and Sell Your Home

Home Seller Tips
The work of a real estate agent can make or break how a prospective buyer feels about the property. Now that it's time to sell your home, you want to find the right agent to market it. How do you find someone you can trust who will make you feel confident they can sell your home quickly for the best price possible? Here are the questions you should be asking. Are They Licensed? This one is the easy one. You should be working with a member of the National Association of Realtors®. It is also important that you check whether they have any complaints on record about their practices. You can…
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