Posts Tagged ‘Ownership’
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 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 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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