Will You Save Money If You Don’t Use a Buyer’s Agent?

Girl searches on her computer for homes.

I can tell by the questions he asks in class that he’s looking for all the angles. What will help him get the best house for the least money? And then he says, “I’m not going to use a buyer’s agent. I want to save the commission.” Except it doesn’t work that way because of [...]

Are You Following the Right Path to Buy a Home

This is a quiet hiking trail.

Buying a house is like taking a hike in the woods. Just follow the trail markers, right? Actually, buying a home is a lot like taking a hike. And not just because some first home buyers meet snakes, mosquitoes, and poop (the ones buying houses with septic systems, usually) on their paths. Following the Path [...]

When Do You Need a Lawyer’s Help to Buy a House?

A great white shark in South Africa.

Why don’t sharks attack lawyers? Professional courtesy. Yeah, I know. It’s an old joke. But why would anyone hire a lawyer to help them buy a house? If lawyers are so awful, who needs them? Maybe you. Especially if you fall into one of these situations. Who Needs a Lawyer to Buy a House Sometimes [...]

3 Smart Questions To Ask About the House You Want to Buy

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First home buyers describe buying a home as overwhelming. Maybe it’s because they’re trying to answer too many questions. When it comes to choosing a home, there are only three that count. How Does It Work Can you do the stuff you need to do in the house? Is there a place for you to [...]

5 Things a Seller Thinks About When Pricing a House

What is a home seller thinking about?

When you’re deciding what price to offer for the house you want to buy, wouldn’t it be nice to know what’s on the seller’s mind? You might be surprised. What a Seller Thinks When Pricing a House No, everyone is not the same. But certain themes come up when someone decides to sell a home. [...]