Kafayat  Ayodele-Peters

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How to Put Your Home on the Market During the Holidays

The holidays are full of hustle and bustle, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a wonderful holiday season and also get your home on the market! Whether you need to get your home sold quickly or you just want to capitalize on more serious buyers and fewer homes on the market, the holidays can be a smart time to put your home on the market.

 

But because the holiday season is often full of events, merry-making, and general busyness, listing your home at this time of year requires a little more planning and some advice from your real estate agent.

 

Here are the 3 top tips to help you...

Do This Before Buying a Home with a Partner!

Going through the homebuying journey with your partner can be a relationship-building experience, but it can also be a challenge! Buying a home, especially for the first time, is a complex process with different moving parts and a lot of money–this can be a recipe for a stressful situation for many people.

 

The secret to smooth out some of those bumps in the road before they happen? A money date! Going on a money date is a great way to get on the same page when it comes to buying a home.

 

To go on a money date, set aside a specific time that’s just for talking real estate. You may also...

4 Tips to Navigate Home Construction Delays

Building a new home and construction delays often go hand in hand. Delays and changes to the construction timelines are commonplace due to things like material supply chain delays, labor-related delays, or the home simply needing more work than originally anticipated.

 

If you’re not prepared, these kinds of delays can throw off your plans and cause chaos, ultimately resulting in more stress and challenges. But with these 4 tips, you’ll be prepared to navigate home construction delays and will have the knowledge you need to handle and plan for unforeseen delays.

 

1. Set realistic...

Real Estate Contract Time Management Tips You Need to Know

Finding the right home to buy can be a time-consuming process that requires patience and careful planning. But when you find the right home and have an offer accepted by the seller, a lot of things need to happen in a short amount of time to make the sale happen.

 

This means that you need to pay close attention to your time and how you manage it. If you mismanage your timeline and end up missing a deadline for a critical task, you could end up losing the deal and the house.

 

Since you want to avoid this at all costs, here are the best tips to manage your time under contract:

 

Stay...

What a Real Estate Agent Would Do as a Homebuyer

For many homebuyers and potential homebuyers, our market has presented some unique challenges. Strong buyer demand, low inventory of homes available for sale, and rising interest rates have all combined to require that buyers approach the market with a strategic mindset.

 

If you’re looking to buy a home soon, you may be wondering: just how would a real estate agent approach buying a home in this market?

 

Instead of looking at short-term comfort, a real estate agent would look for a home that provides the best long-term value. Real estate agents are all about finding the best, strongest...

Why Are We Seeing a Shortage of Homes?

If you’ve been looking at the real estate market or hearing about it at all, you’ve likely seen that there’s a shortage of homes in our area.

 

Right now, we’re in a strong seller’s market due to a difference between supply and demand. In our market, there are many buyers vying for a home, and not as many homes on the market. This creates a low inventory situation, resulting in a seller’s market. The shortage of homes we are currently seeing is due to 3 main issues:

 

1. A lack of new builds over time: Supply chains saw big delays during COVID shutdowns around the world, and many supply...

This Season’s Biggest Question: Celebrate Big or Save Big?

The holiday season is nearly here, and with it comes a big decision: Are you going to splurge a little on a lavish Christmas experience this year? Or would you rather save a little and set yourself up for a big win in 2025?

 

Let’s go over your choices:

 

Option 1: Celebrate Big for the Holidays: You can decide to go big this holiday season with fancy gifts and special experiences. This can help you create extra special memories and connect more with your loved ones. But at the same time, spending a lot this season will reduce the amount you have to save for important financial goals, such...

What You Need to Know about the 2025 Real Estate Market

Everyone wants to know what the market is going to look like as we enter into the new year of 2025. While no one can truly predict what the market will do, experts are seeing some trends that will change the market.

 

Here’s what you can expect in 2025:

 

1. Lower Mortgage Rates: This is a huge win for buyers and makes home ownership that much more affordable! We’re already seeing interest rates come down, but they are expected to decrease even more. Lower mortgage rates make it easier for buyers to qualify for loans and afford higher-priced homes. Plus, they make for lower monthly...

3 Key Factors that Make or Break Your Mortgage Application

Every first-time homebuyer needs to know the three key factors that can impact their mortgage application process. This process is one of the most critical parts of buying a home. After all, it’s what actually lets you purchase the property!

 

Here are three key factors that can significantly impact your chances of getting approved and closing on a home:

 

1. Debt-to-Income Ratio: This is the ratio of your monthly debt payments to your monthly income. Lenders use this ratio to see how well you’ll be able to pay your current debt and pay for a new mortgage on top of it. To find your...

Your Guide to Finding Hidden Real Estate Gems

Dreaming of finding a home that's both a great investment and a perfect fit for your lifestyle? Then you need to focus on finding a home that’s a hidden gem!

 

A hidden gem is a property that often flies under the radar but has the potential to be a fantastic investment. These properties might not be as easy to find or as immediately appealing as more traditional homes, but they can offer big potential for appreciation while also fitting your lifestyle.

 

Here’s how to find a hidden gem that will both be a great home for you now and a great investment for the future.

 

1. Check out...

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