How Much Over Asking Price Should I Offer on a Home?

Newsflash: The housing market is hot, red hot. Or even white hot because it’s even hotter than that. While this is awesome for existing homeowners, it’s having the exact opposite effect for prospective buyers, who are still attempting to get IN and finally stop renting. The market has become so competitive lately that bidding wars… Continue reading How Much Over Asking Price Should I Offer on a Home?

Half Bath vs. Full Bath: Where’s the Value?

While perusing real estate listings on Zillow, Redfin, or Trulia, you’ve probably encountered terms like “half bath” and “full bath.” Or maybe you’ve seen it expressed numerically, like “1.25 bathrooms” and “1.50 bathrooms.” Or even 3/4 bathroom. What does it all mean? Do I need a calculator? I thought a bathroom was simply a bathroom,… Continue reading Half Bath vs. Full Bath: Where’s the Value?

Is It Time for the Phrase Master Bedroom to Go Away?

Recently, the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) decided to stop using the phrase “master bedroom” in its real estate listings after a group of agents requested a review. They updated the phrase with a replacement, “primary bedroom,” implementing the change on June 15th, 2020. Additionally, because bathrooms are also referred to as masters, that too… Continue reading Is It Time for the Phrase Master Bedroom to Go Away?

Seller’s Advantage Review: Buying Homes Fast in Chicago, Philly, Phoenix, and SoCal

These days, buying homes for cash is hot. It seems a new company emerges daily, offering to purchase your property quickly and easily, without the typical pain points involved with selling a home. The latest I’ve come across is called “Seller’s Advantage,” which I caught on TV while dining at a restaurant this week. This… Continue reading Seller’s Advantage Review: Buying Homes Fast in Chicago, Philly, Phoenix, and SoCal

Tarek Buys Houses Review: Fast Cash Offers for Your Home

Remember Tarek el Moussa from Flip or Flop on HGTV? Or do you still currently watch him? Well, he launched a new business that buys houses, aptly named, “Tarek Buys Houses.” And hey, it’s possible he might even buy your home. However, the sale probably won’t be televised. But the basic idea behind the whole… Continue reading Tarek Buys Houses Review: Fast Cash Offers for Your Home

New Redfin Concierge Service Offers Cleaning and Staging as Part of Listing Fee

Redfin has launched a new home-selling service that is a lot more hands-on than its traditional offering, known as “Redfin Concierge Service.” In a nutshell, the enhanced option allows home sellers to take advantage of a suite of services to improve their home before they list so it sells for top dollar. And ideally, those… Continue reading New Redfin Concierge Service Offers Cleaning and Staging as Part of Listing Fee