An “as is” home excites some buyers and makes others queasy. If you’re considering selling your home as is, you should first understand what this means, and the pros and cons of selling your home as is. Selling an as is home
It’s a question that many industrious homeowners ask; are home improvements tax deductible? With tax season approaching, considering the right deductions can significantly lower your tax bill. While not all home improvements are tax deductible–particularly those that are only for comfort or
Though mortgage pre-approval is not vital to buying a house, getting approved before house-shopping can save home buyers time and energy in the long run. Mortgage pre-approval is necessary to make your offer stronger than other buyers’, but it offers several other
2017 home sales in greater Lansing finished slightly ahead of 2016 and was the highest in over ten years. The average selling price was up nearly 6% from 2016 and was the highest in ten years by a wide margin. So, what
To get the best negotiating position in a seller’s market, it’s best to obtain mortgage pre-approval before house-shopping. Lenders require a full and accurate picture of your financial position for mortgage pre-approval, which means a variety of documents are required. These are
If you’ve bought a new home but you haven’t sold your first, you might be feeling the pressure to speed up your home sale. Managing a second mortgage can be tough, especially if you have other matters on your mind, like growing
If you purchased a starter home and are now considering moving up, you may wonder how long you should own your house before selling. While it’s impossible to know for sure what market conditions will be like in your area in five
When you sell your house and buy another, capital gains are the profits that you make from your sale, and these are subject to capital gains tax. However, if your new home purchase doesn’t impact your capital gains, the exclusions available could allow
Though there is less competition, more serious buyers, and other advantages to selling your home in the winter, many homeowners struggle with curb appeal. When the white and gray winter landscape sets in, many homeowners give up. This makes it easy for
Once you’ve found the home you want and your offer is accepted, it feels like the hard part is over. Yet many dream home purchases fall apart during the closing process, leaving would-be homeowners confused, disappointed, and back at square one. What