DIY Low-Cost And High-Impact Home Improvements

If you're thinking of buying or selling, the season or month can influence both demand and pricing. Two major factors influence the market regardless of where you live; weather and school district schedules. Of course, your timeline will dictate the ultimate decision you make, whether you're downsizing, relocating, or needing more space for a growing family. 

As the temperature cools off, so does all the heat‌ generated by the summer selling season. Just‌ because it’s no longer the busiest time of year in the‌ housing market doesn’t mean your best chance to‌ buy or sell a home has passed. When you purchase a home, there are several expenses you may expect: down payment, closing costs, moving expenses, etc. You typically plan and save for these expenses because you know they’re coming. But you quickly learn about all of the unexpected expenses – usually when a major appliance or essential system in your home breaks and you need to shell out a large amount of money in a short amount of time to have it repaired.

The Major Types of Mortgage Loans

You're ready to place an offer but you want to take just one more tour before you do. I speak from my own experience when I say that it's easy to get blinded by the aesthetics of a home and forget that if your dishwasher doesn't work when you move in, it's going to be an issue. Below are some major and minor things to confirm before making the big step and purchasing your home. It will make your home inspection more seamless and help to ensure that there are no surprises when you move in.

In Minneapolis/St. Paul we are currently very much in a seller's market, meaning that there are far more buyers than sellers. As a result, homes are selling quickly with offers coming from multiple buyers.As a buyer, this can be an overwhelming prospect. Winning in a multiple-offer situation is attainable and sometimes does not require the highest offer but rather a better understanding of the seller coupled with a strategic approach. Here are some of the tactics that can be utilized to ensure your offer is the winning one: