Buying a home is euphoric and scary. On one hand, you are moving into a property you own. On the other, you are committing to the repayment of a lot of money. How to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse Buying a property can throw your emotions all over the place. First, you are ecstatic when the seller agrees ... Continue Reading » about How to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse
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Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Home?
Roger Babson, an entrepreneur and business theorist in the first half of the 20th century once said, “Let him who would enjoy a good future waste none of his present.” If the theme this year has been “uncertainty” for many people, be it jobs, family, health, or even the right time to buy a home, ... Continue Reading » about Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Home?
Playing the Pricing Game
Which do you think matters more when waiting for the right time to buy a home? Is it securing a low purchase price, or locking in a great financing rate? Most buyers become focused on purchase price when they’re considering whether or not to buy. The question you often hear is the same: “Has the ... Continue Reading » about Playing the Pricing Game
The Art of Negotiation
In my mind, a successful negotiation is not where one side has pulverized the other. You don't "win" a negotiation; you get the best possible outcome for your clients while doing the least harm. No one should leave a negotiation angry. After all, you never know when you might have to negotiate with ... Continue Reading » about The Art of Negotiation
Is This the Right Time to Buy?
“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found those dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” Vincent van Gogh, Dutch painter (March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890) http://www.vangoghgallery.com/ Artists take risks. They pursue ... Continue Reading » about Is This the Right Time to Buy?
Don’t Forget the Final Walkthrough
Too many people fail to appreciate the importance of a final walk-through. As a buyer, your last moment of leverage is signing on the (many!) lines during closing. Just before that day, though, you should do a final walk-through of the home you’re buying. While you might think a quick glance ... Continue Reading » about Don’t Forget the Final Walkthrough