If you are considering listing your property this spring, now is the time! May is the best bet for home sellers, according to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions, which found that the average seller gains 5.9 percent more than market value—the highest of all months—in the fifth month of the year. June is profitable for sellers, as well, with an average 5.8 percent premium, with June 28,...
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The housing market in some areas may make your home search more difficult. Be aware of what the market looks like before you decide to go house-hunting. Here at DFW Properties, we wanted to offer some other tips if you're new to the housing market: Be Prepared to Make an Offer Get pre-approved for a loan before you start shopping for a home. This will let you know the types of homes you can...
If you’re in the market for a home, probably the very first step you’re going to take is determining your price range. And unless you’ve got a nice nest egg in the bank, that amount is going to come down to the monthly mortgage payment you can afford to make. Or is it? The mistake many homebuyers make -- especially first-time buyers -- is only taking the mortgage payment into consideration...
Q: As summer approaches, what do buyers and sellers need to be aware of? A: With the summer season right around the corner, here are a few critical components that can't be overlooked by buyers and sellers alike. Insulation is often lacking in a home's attic, leading to excessive heat loss or gain and high energy bills. Consult a professional to determine if more insulation should be added.Soot...
Are you in the market to buy a new home? Do you want a space that'll fit your needs far into the future? Here are four things we at DFW Properties recommend you look into before you choose the home that's right for you. ConveniencesHow many grocery stores are near your home? Where is the closest bank should you need to withdraw funds with short notice? These things are what you want answers to in case...
If you think the total tab for selling your house is just a bit north of your realtor's commission, make sure to double-check your areas of expense.A recent survey conducted by Zillow and the service referral site Thumbtack pegged the average home seller cost at somewhere around $18,000. According to Skylar Olsen at Zillow Research, analysts identified several common but often...
Realtor.com® has announced the findings of its August housing trend report which revealed a surge in price cuts and the second largest drop in the U.S. median list price in three years. Although competition between buyers remained stiff and list prices continue to rise, the report also revealed a slowdown in price growth and easing of inventory declines. DFW Properties presents the findings in that...
Buying your first home doesn't need to be overwhelming, and the more prepared you are, the better. Here are a few tips and tools, courtesy of DFW Properties, to make first-time home-buying a little easier. Take a class. Katie Ross, a community education and marketing manager for American Consumer Credit Counseling, says you shouldn’t be at all ashamed to take a first-time homebuyer education...
Married couples might comprise the greatest share of homebuyers, but single women follow close behind, especially retired women over the age of 55, according to the Wall Street Journal. Gone are the days when women had to wait until marriage to buy a home; now, women are feeling more confident in creating their own sanctuary and means of wealth-building through homeownership. If agents hope...
Even if you have no immediate plans for leaving your home, it's a good idea to approach renovations with resale value in mind. Upgrades that are likely to appeal to future buyers protect your investment while also improving your enjoyment of the home.One key to a successful renovation is figuring out how to personalize the space without making it so customized that it's not attractive to other potential...