Why Bargain Hunting is a Bad Idea

It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s ...

When You Can Only See a Property Once

If you’re searching for a new home within a tight time frame or searching for an out-of-town property, you may not have time to make multiple visits. In fact, you might only get a chance to view a property once before deciding whether or not to make an offer. In ...

Pricing Psychology and Selling your Home

Have you ever seen a product at a store and thought, “Whoa. That price is outrageously high. It’s just not worth it!” Conversely, you might have also reacted to another product with, “That’s awfully cheap. The quality must not be good.”Welcome to the psychology of pricing! According to research, people tend ...

How to Make your Home “Picture Perfect” for Viewings

Have you ever had a formal photo shoot? Perhaps you’ve had one for work or arranged one for your family. If so, chances are you dressed up and made yourself look your best. That’s the right mindset to be in when selling your home too. You want to make every room ...

‘Silver Tsunami’ to Bring Wave of Wealth to Children of Boomers Government sponsored lender Freddie Mac reports that three quarters—75%—of Baby Boomer homeowners plan to leave their current home or the proceeds from the sale of their home to their children or family members when they pass on. Image credit: © Arne9001 ...

VA Loans

If you have served or are currently serving in the U.S. military, you may be eligible to use VA Loans to purchase or refinance your home. This benefit is a way to honor your service and help you achieve homeownership with unique advantages like $0 down payment and competitive interest ...