Accepted wisdom has it that when selling your house, it has to be in great condition, at least in better condition than similar houses in the immediate area. This is generally true, but sellers often don’t have to make all the repairs and improvements they do and so could avoid some or much of the … Continued
Historically, summer has been one of the best times for buying and selling real estate. The spring rains are over, the weather is warming up, school is out, and people are out and about looking at and for homes. It’s a great season for sellers, but you still have to do your part. You can’t … Continued
Home sellers want to sell at the best price possible and, in most cases, as quickly as possible. And they can take one of two avenues to get this done: do it all themselves or work with an agent. For most home sellers working with an agent is the best option. When you consider everything … Continued
In these tough economic times, many Americans are struggling mightily to save enough money to buy a home. If you’re one of them, you shouldn’t despair and give up on your dream of home ownership or of moving to a new home. There are in fact many programs out there that can help you purchase … Continued
You’ve gone through the long process of house hunting, the agonizing process of negotiating with offers and counteroffers, you finally closed, and now you’re the owner of a new home. Congratulations! Now, you can take a breath and relax, right? Unfortunately, no. There remains much to do – though some tasks are far more important … Continued
Buying a house can be an exciting adventure, the beginning of a new chapter in your life. But the excitement can come with a lot of stress because of the many people and many moving parts involved in the home-buying process. You can, however, make the process far more manageable by doing what you can … Continued
It almost goes without saying that you want to buy the right house, but just how do you make sure you do that? Beyond the location and a house within your budget, buying the right house has a lot to do with your needs and wants in a home. But this is where it gets … Continued
Before you start looking for a home in Ankeny you must first define and choose the type of life you want to live. Your answers to the questions below will help make sure that your real estate decisions and the home you buy will match this life you want. You’re the one who will … Continued
The first item on the agenda when you’re looking to buy a home in Ankeny is to choose a real estate agent that is the best person to represent you, and also someone that can help you through every single one of the many steps in buying a home. You will be spending a … Continued
Bonus Week – Love Selling Your Home Series: How to Buy and Sell at the Same Time Most sellers also are planning on moving on to a new home. That’s why this bonus article is a must-read in my series, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit. It’s taken you step-by-step through … Continued
This series, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit, is a step-by-step guide that covers everything you need to know to sell your Ankeny home in today’s market, from finding a real estate agent to all the way to settlement day. The big day is finally here! You are going to officially … Continued
This series, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit, is a step-by-step guide that covers everything you need to know to sell your Ankeny home in today’s market, from finding a real estate agent to all the way to settlement day. You’ve got mixed feelings about moving right now — excited to … Continued
This series, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit, is a step-by-step guide that covers everything you need to know to sell your Ankeny home in today’s market, from finding a real estate agent to all the way to settlement day. You’re now one step closer to officially selling your Ankeny home. … Continued
This series, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit, is a step-by-step guide that covers everything you need to know to sell your Ankeny home in today’s market, from finding a real estate agent to all the way to settlement day. Just because your home is under contract doesn’t mean it’s time … Continued
