Posts Tagged ‘Home Buying’
How to Find, Afford and Improve a Fixer-Upper
While the process of buying and renovating fixer-upper homes has generally increased in popularity due to fix-and-flip home improvement TV shows, not everyone is cut out for major renovation projects. Written by Susan Kelleher for Zillow, Edited by Silvestri Properties In fact, a recent Zillow analysis found home buyers are ready to offer as much as 3.7%…
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…
Read MoreHow to Prepare to Buy a House
We’ve all been there: scrolling through beautiful home listings late at night, daydreaming about a kitchen island or a backyard for the dog, and thinking, “I’ll own a home someday.” It’s easy to feel like being able to buy a home is always just out of reach. Written for Zillow by May Ortega, Edited by…
Read MoreShould I Buy a Bigger House?
Buying a larger home is a major decision. Weighing a few main points can help make sure it’s the right one. Written for Zillow by Grant Brissey, Edited by Silvestri Properties Maybe you’re feeling the squeeze from family visits over the holidays, maybe your own family is growing or maybe you simply want more space.…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Neighborhood You’ll Love: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself
A guide for finding a home you love in a place that feels like home. Written for Zillow by Susan Kelleher, Edited by Silvestri Properties Deciding where to live — whether it’s for a year or a lifetime — can mean weighing up dozens of complex considerations. These span from broad factors like the local…
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