Category: Blake’s Blog
4 Things To Look for in Your New Home
Four things you should consider before making an offer on a home. How do you know if you’re getting a good deal on a home? Buyers are often concerned about this as they search for a house, so we want to give you a few ways to tell. Take these four things into consideration before... Read More
4 Crucial Steps to Take Before Listing
Four steps you need to take before listing your home for sale. If you’re thinking about selling your home, now’s a pretty good time to do so. There’s been a shocking drop in inventory, and in the absence of competition, you may be able to command a nice price for your house. Additionally, mortgage rates... Read More
6 Tips To Buy a FSBO Listing
How do you buy a home when it’s been listed by the owner? A lot of people are trying to save money by listing their own homes in this market. You can save money by buying a for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) home, but you can also get yourself into a lot of trouble if you aren’t sure... Read More
Selling Homes in a Bad Location
Here are five ways you can sell a home with a bad location. Read More
6 Steps To Ensure Your Home Closes Smoothly
You just heard those magic words: Let’s make a deal. Now you have to get through escrow. So how can you make sure your home doesn’t go back on the market? Here are six steps you can take to make sure your home closes smoothly: 1. Carefully consider your sales price. If you’re working with... Read More
How to Buy and Sell Real Estate Simultaneously
Today I have some helpful advice to share that will assist you in selling your current home and buying a new one without the fear of becoming homeless. The best option is to qualify for your next home purchase without selling, although that’s not possible for everyone. Ask your lender if you can qualify. If... Read More
5 Mistakes To Avoid in This Market
This is still a fast-paced and active seller’s market. That means you need to keep your eye on the ball when you’re looking to buy or sell. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, here are the five mistakes that you need to avoid in this real estate market if you want to get the best... Read More
6 Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent
Here are six questions you should ask every agent before hiring them. Read More
6 Ways To Live Better in a For-Sale Home
Here are six ways you can make your life in a for-sale home less stressful. Read More
How To Navigate 2 Transactions At Once
Trying to juggle the sale of your home with the purchase of a new home can seem stressful on the surface, but there are ways of going about it. Today I’ll discuss a few things to know about each of the options you have for navigating this sort of dual transaction. Before you attempt it, however, you do need to review your finances and get pre-qualified with a lender so you know how much home you can afford. To hear more, watch our latest video. Read More