It is a seller’s market in many regions of New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and that means selling your house may happen quickly. It’s not something you can, or should, count on, but it does happen often right now. Every home sale is different and depends on the current demand for a home like the one you are selling. But given the market, at the very least you should be prepared for the fact that your home may sell quickly.
When you are ready buy a home, you want things to move along quickly and to obtain seller approval on your offer. It’s natural to be anxious and a bit impatient. But there are certain steps you should never skip, and getting a home inspection is one of them.
Home buyers with children have different needs than those without kids. Let’s face it - having a family means there are some specific features you need to find in that next home. Plus, there is more to a move than just the actual house you will live in.
How far would you be willing to go for your favorite local nonprofit? For Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty (Verani), the answer was 24 stories into the air. VeraniCARES, the philanthropic and social development arm of Verani, recently participated in Live United – Over the Edge, a joint fundraising effort among 10 local nonprofits that involved rappelling 24 stories down the side of the Brady Sullivan Tower on Elm Street in Manchester.
As the saying goes, hindsight is 20/20. When you’re a homebuyer it’s natural to be worried that once you close on that home you will have regrets about your decisions. Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases of your life, and since you will become more savvy along the way, you may have things you would do differently the next time around.
Depending on the community you are buying or selling in, the real estate market may be competitive and moving faster than you might expect. While the market varies, there are three clear signs to look for that indicate a seller’s market:
Is it a Seller’s Market Now?
The real estate industry is evolving quickly, and technology has changed how most customers find, view, and buy a property. The internet remains one of the most popular resources for home buyers, according to The National Association of Realtors; 95% of customers who recently purchased a home report that they heavily used websites throughout their search process, and a record 51% actually found their ideal home that way.
It is in fact a sellers’ market right now, with a limited number of homes for sale and an influx of people ready to buy. For buyers, competition is getting fierce, but that may not be the only reason you are having trouble finding a home.
Warm weather is here and it is time to spruce up our homes. Whether you are preparing to sell or have just bought a home, there is probably some dirt and grime you need to remove from your home’s exterior.
The warm summer weather is a perfect time to pressure wash your home. Things dry quickly and you probably don’t mind getting a bit wet.
Once upon a time it was actually cheaper to rent an apartment or condo than it was to buy a home, but that is not always the case anymore. It all depends on your location, but there are some areas where the monthly mortgage payment for an average-priced home is less money than the average monthly rent on a three-bedroom property.
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