If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the stories in the media can be pretty confusing right now. They may even make you think twice about buying a home for fear ...
Right now, the housing market is full of outstanding opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying your first home, moving up to a bigger one, or selling so you can downsize this spring, there are perks today that ...
While the U.S. wrestles with social distancing and a disrupted economy, you may not feel it’s the best time to buy a home, but you may be missing a great opportunity. The Chattanooga Market is highly saturated and competitive, which makes now the perfect time to achieve your ...
View MoreAll homeowners wonder at some point what their home is worth, but there’s a big difference between planning to sell and simply satisfying your curiosity. You can get a ballpark idea of what homes in the neighborhood are fetching by going online, or you could contact your Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices ...
View MoreA seller’s home is their private sanctum, and that should remain true even when it’s on the market. You’ll enjoy showings or open houses more as well as protect the seller’s home with these five courtesies.
Some mortgage terms can be confusing, none more so than the similarities and differences between prequalification and preapproval. The two terms are often used interchangeably, but they mean very different things to lenders, real estate professionals, and home sellers.
Prequalifying is a rough-idea process that tells you how much ...
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In a survey released this year, the National Association of Realtors found that 83% of buyers' agents reported that staging helps homebuyers visualize themselves living in the home and influence them enough to make higher offers. Sellers' agents agreed that staged homes sell faster and for more money.
These are ...
Spooky houses look like they haven’t seen a living occupant, gardener or handyman in years. Many so-called haunted houses are so dilapidated they look occupied by ghosts, or they’ve been on the market so long, buyers suspect there’s a skeleton hidden in the closet. But that house for sale that ...
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If you are living in The Chattanooga Area and considering buying a condo, there are several reasons why this may be a smart move for you. Condo Living is a hot trend in Downtown Chattanooga and the demand for condos is on the rise ...
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