Posts Tagged ‘Buying Homes’
How Close Is Too Close to Power Lines?
If the thought of buying property located near high-voltage power lines gives you pause, you might think ahead to how it will affect resale value. Written for Zillow, Edited by Silvestri Properties The property you’ve fallen in love with has everything you want: open floor plan, updated kitchen, beautifully landscaped lawn. But it’s located near…
Read MoreHow Seller’s Disclosures Protect Buyers and Sellers in a Home Sale
A seller’s disclosure, also called a property disclosure, is a document that sellers are legally required to provide to potential buyers. Written for Redfin by Marissa Crum, Edited by Silvestri Properties A seller’s disclosure outlines any known issues or defects with the home that could affect its value or safety. Whether you’re buying a home…
Read More5 Things Not Necessarily Included in Your Home Purchase
When you buy a house, you don’t get everything in it. Written for Zillow by Leanne Potts, Edited by Silvestri Properties The official real estate term for the inclusion of an item with a property is “convey.’ As in, “The kitchen cabinets convey. The rug in the foyer does not convey.’ Items in a home…
Read MoreSale Pending: What Does It Mean & Should You Make an Offer?
Sale pending generally indicates that all contingencies have been removed, and the buyer is moving toward closing. Written by Zillow, Edited by Silvestri Properties Remember the big red ‘Pending’ sticker you used to see across “For Sale” yard signs? Before the Internet and online listings, that sign was the consumer’s only indication that a home…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask a Real Estate Agent After the First Meeting
The first meeting with a real estate agent is an introduction. It is about goals, general expectations, and whether you feel comfortable communicating with one another. Written by Jasica Usman for Redfin, Edited by Silvestri Properties The second meeting is different. It is a decision point. This is where alignment, strategy, and trust are either confirmed or…
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