G. M. Filisko, an attorney and award-winning author, is a lawyer. She is a frequent contributor to publications such as Bankrate, REALTOR Magazine and American Bar Association Journal. Her specialties include real estate, personal finances, and legal topics. You should ensure that you walk away with all of the proceeds from the sale. You may feel like you are done when you close on your home and can move into your new place. But not so fast. It is easy to lose a few bucks here, and mistakes can creep into closing documents there. All of this adds up to a lot of lost profits. These seven tips will help you spot money-losing issues. 1. TAKE SERVICES OUTSIDE OF YOUR NAME Avoid any disputes with buyers following closing about fees or cable service that you have not discontinued. Get in touch with every utility or service provider to terminate or [...]

In 2016, more than 36.6% of American households rented out their homes. However, times are changing. People are seeking to move out of the rental sector and become homeowners. Rent is expensive, and you will never own your home. When you are looking for a house to buy, there are two options: pre-existing or newly built. Although pre-existing homes can be great, they don't have many of the same advantages as newly built homes. These are some of the top benefits that you can look forward to when you purchase a new home instead of moving into an older house. 1. MINIMUM MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Contractors construct new homes using entirely new materials. They are in excellent condition before and after the installation. This will make your house look better and reduce your home maintenance costs. It's like this: Older homes have older fixtures and building materials. As fixtures age, there [...]

OUR WOMAN-CENTRIC APPROACH'S FOUNDATION IS EMPOWERING OUR CUSTOMERS WITH ALL THE INFORMATION THEY NEED IN ORDER TO MAKE THE BEST DECISIONS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THEIR NEW HOME. We see it as our greatest responsibility to help you manage your home investment when you trust our company with building your home. We strive to provide the highest quality and best value. This will vary depending on your needs, desires, and preferences for your new home. To help you achieve this goal, we'll talk about design options and other products that you may not be aware of. We want you to be able to explore all the options, from quiet products to create a peaceful environment to work-in pantry and recycling center. To avoid regrets in the future, you should carefully consider those things that are very costly (or almost impossible) to make changes once you move into your new home.

Once you have found a buyer, all that is required to close the deal is to avoid these five traps. Finding a buyer is only the first step in the home-selling process. Be careful in the coming weeks, as if you make any of these common selling mistakes, your deal might not close. First Mistake: Ignore contingencies Do what your contract calls for. You shouldn't make the sale conditional on repairs. Buyers won't notice if you do cheap fixes. Second Mistake: Don't bother fixing things that break A seller doesn't want buyers to notice that the home isn’t in the same state it was when they offered. Sellers must repair any damage to a house that is about to be bought. The furnace should be repaired by a qualified professional. If you fail to maintain your home, buyers will lose faith in your integrity and home's condition and may decide [...]