Three Scary Findings in Home Inspections with Quick Fixes!
Posted on June 29, 2018
You did it!! You have an accepted offer! After looking for months, being outbid for properties and being turned down, you finally found the house for you. The stars aligned, the moon-cycle was right, and you got that offer accepted. You spend a little time celebrating, have a toast and a nice meal, and talk about where your things will go in the new place. The first matter of business after patting yourself on the back is usually the home inspection. This generally happens within a few days of the offer being accepted, and is a safeguard so you don’t buy a house with major structural, electrical or safety issues. Here’s the thing: home inspections are scary. You end up with a laundry list of ALL the faults there may be in your new house. Some findings are very serious, and give reason to back out of the sale. Often times, however, issues that sound really serious and dire have pretty easy fixes and don’t need to kill the deal. Here are a few of those things.
- Water Damage
Visible water damage is super ugly and extremely noticeable. You will see it in ceilings under bathrooms, near corners of the house, or under an attic that may contain a pipe. Your gut instinct will be to ask the seller to repair it. Read More
A Tale of One Condo
Posted on June 22, 2018
How much sprucing up does a realtor do to their own condo when preparing it for sale? Gather ‘round and I’ll tell you!
First of all, I need to mention that I had done an almost complete makeover before I stopped living there and began renting it out three years ago. It was still in impressive shape when I started the conversation with my tenants about putting it on the market, but I knew that there were a few changes I could make that would maximize the chances for the bidding war I was hoping to trigger. Read More
When Renovating or Selling, Keep Pets In Mind, Too!
Posted on June 15, 2018
By: Susan Kadilak
When furbabies are around, we take pains to make sure they’re safe and away from the worst of the construction — something we’ve explained in regards to a recent renovation project.
And we’re definitely not the only ones who do so. In fact, a National Association of Realtors® report revealed that our pets factor into all kinds of decisions regarding where we live, and how we approach our spaces. Read More
10 Strategies for Getting Your Offer Accepted
Posted on June 1, 2018
By: Laura Cohron
1. Work fast.
As they say, the early bird gets the worm! Sometimes, the secret to getting a “yes” is as simple as being the first to offer on a property. Be sure to have automatic alerts set up with your real estate agent, so you’ll instantly be notified about new properties as they hit the market. Then, don’t hesitate! Run the numbers and make the offer! Don’t let fear slow you down.
2. Offer your best up front.
Rather than playing a game with the seller, offer your maximum offer right up front. If they counter… Read More
Why Do Sellers Care About A Buyer’s Down Payment Size?
Posted on May 25, 2018
By: Dave Lenhardt
We’re often asked why the seller cares how much of a down payment a buyer uses. “Don’t they get the same amount of money either way?” Actually, sellers could care less about how much down payment a buyer uses.
What sellers DO care about is what the buyer’s mortgage contingency clause looks like in an offer. I like to think of contingency clauses as “But-Not-If” clauses, because that’s effectively what they are. Read More
First Time Home Buyer Checklist
Posted on May 11, 2018
By: Laura Cohron
First Time Home Buyer’s Checklist:
1. Check your credit score.
This is the number that lenders will look at to determine if you are “credit-worthy.” The higher your score the lower your interest rate will be, which is what we want! Clean up any errors or blemishes on your report.
2. Calculate your monthly payment.
Use a mortgage calculator and determine what monthly payment you are most comfortable with (be sure to add a little extra for property taxes and homeowner’s insurance). Lenders look for a debt load of no more than 43 percent of your gross monthly income. This includes car loans, student loans, credit cards, etc.
3. Make a down payment plan. Read More
May 2018 FREE Real Estate Workshops
Posted on May 7, 2018
Are you thinking about selling your home? Or upgrading your existing one? Here are some of the topics we will discuss at our upcoming FREE Real Estate Workshops on Tuesday, May 8th, at 7pm in Woburn and on Thursday, May 10th, at 7pm in Burlington:
- How do you buy and sell at the same time?
- How much does it cost to sell my home?
- Does it make sense to upgrade my existing home?
- What should I do to prep for a sale?
- How do I fund renovations?
- Why do bidding wars happen?
- Should I sell to a builder?
For more information and to register visit:
2018 April Real Estate Recap
Posted on May 4, 2018
Wondering what homes recently sold near you? Check out our April 2018 Real Estate Recap to find recent sales and stats for Woburn, Burlington, Winchester, Wilmington, Billerica, and Wakefield. Read it HERE…
Interested in Real Estate adventures? Do you like checking out before and after home renovation photos? Check Out Our Blog
Interested in buying or selling a home? Call/Text Susan at: 781-799-4080 or E-mail: Susan@KadilakRealtyGroup.com
2018 MARCH REAL ESTATE RECAP
Posted on April 20, 2018
Wondering what homes recently sold near you? Check out our March 2018 Real Estate Recap to find recent sales and stats for Woburn, Burlington, Winchester, Wilmington, Billerica, and Wakefield. Read it HERE…
Interested in Real Estate adventures? Do you like checking out before and after home renovation photos? Check Out Our Blog
Interested in buying or selling a home? Call/Text Susan at: 781-799-4080 or E-mail: Susan@KadilakRealtyGroup.com
April 2018 FREE Real Estate Workshops
Posted on April 6, 2018
Are you thinking about selling your home? Or upgrading your existing one? Here are some of the topics we will discuss at one of our upcoming FREE Real Estate Workshops on Tuesday, April 10th at 7pm in Woburn or on Thursday, April 12th at 7pm in Burlington:
- How do you buy and sell at the same time?
- How much does it cost to sell my home?
- Does it make sense to upgrade my existing home?
- What should I do to prep for a sale?
- How do I fund renovations?
- Why do bidding wars happen?
- Should I sell to a builder?
For more information and to register visit: www.KadilakWorkshop.com
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