Entries by bestedge

Selling Your Home in a Seller’s Market

Today’s real estate market is on fire — if you are a seller, that is. The current supply of available homes is down by around a third since last year! Homes are also selling in record-setting times, sometimes within just hours of hitting the market. Many people are currently going all out to purchase any […]

How to Market Your Home for Sale

Almost three-quarters of Americans say their home is their biggest asset. When it comes time to sell, you want the highest price possible with minimal investment. More and more people choose to market their homes themselves, skipping some of the selling costs that eat into sellers’ profit. Knowing how to market your home effectively is […]

Proven Ways to Increase Home Value

If you’re like most Americans, your home is probably your most valuable investment. When it’s time to sell your home, there’s probably one thing on your mind, and that is getting the highest price possible. You can’t control all of the factors that determine your home’s value, but making repairs and renovations is a popular […]

First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Florida

There aren’t many things in life as exciting as closing on your very first home! While you’ll certainly be excited and feel accomplished as a new home buyer, the process can also be intimidating and hard to navigate, not to mention expensive. Luckily, in the state of Florida, there are several ways first-time homebuyers can […]

What You Should Consider Before Refinancing Your Mortgage

Thinking about refinancing your home? Refinancing is essentially taking out a brand new (often higher) mortgage for your home, paying off your existing mortgage, and keeping what’s leftover, if anything, in cash. Some people refinance to lower their payment, usually by extending their mortgage term for more years, while others may refinance with a higher […]

What Makes a Good Real Estate Agent?

Becoming the best real estate agent possible requires more than sitting at a desk completing clerical work. You must work strategically and passionately to serve the best interests of your clients. Make sure you embrace these habits to become a trusted and popular real estate agent.  Leverage New Technology You don’t need to become an […]

Types of Home Loans: Which Option Works Best for You?

You need a home loan — more commonly known as a mortgage, but which type of loan is best for your financial situation? Make sure you understand the ins and outs of each home loan option before you launch into the search for your dream home.  Conventional Mortgages Conventional loans are funded by private financial […]

Why Is It Important To Have a Home Inspection?

Buying a home involves more than the transfer of money; the buyer and seller must both complete and uphold certain processes that protect and respect all parties involved.  A home inspection is one such process that is essential to ensure that the buyer is not investing in a property that will turn into a money […]

What You Need To Know About Closing Costs

When you think you’ve completed every step of the home buying journey, from saving for a down payment and getting approved for a mortgage to finding the perfect home and making an offer, there’s one more hurdle to jump — closing costs. Closing costs can come as an unpleasant surprise to buyers who aren’t prepared […]