Posts Tagged ‘Money Matters’
5 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 MoreWhat’s the Best Day to Put Your Home on the Market?
When it comes to real estate, sellers don’t want to leave anything to chance, including what day they list their home on the market. Written for Redfin by Alina Ptaszynski, Edited by Silvestri Properties To sell for the most money, you should put your house on the market on a Wednesday. To sell the fastest,…
Read MoreHow 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 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.…
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