Have a property or two that you need assistance with? Looking for help securing tenants? Worried about ensuring the property is up to code and stays that way? For some the solution is hiring a property management company. See how to find the right one and set up an effective relationship in this blog post.
Want to move now? Worried about selling your home during the holiday season? Selling your home at any time of the year takes some planning. During the holidays, you’ll find this is even more necessary as you’ll have additional obstacles to be aware of. These tips are to help you stick to the plan set by you and your Real Estate Professional, who you will definitely need with you on this journey!
Have a new home on your wish list this year? Don’t want to wait until the new year? For many home buyers, the home buying process feels even more daunting during the holiday season; however, in some cases the pros outweigh the cons. Here are some tips for those purchasing a home during the holiday season.
After all the holiday shopping, Now’s Your Chance To GIVE BACK! The Steve Ritter Team is connected to several different charities and causes who could use your support on this #GivingTuesday. Join us in helping them serve our communities!
Have a property or two that you need assistance with? Looking for help securing tenants? Worried about ensuring the property is up to code and stays that way? For some the solution is hiring a property management company. See how to find the right one and set up an effective relationship in this blog post.
Want to move now? Worried about selling your home during the holiday season? Selling your home at any time of the year takes some planning. During the holidays, you’ll find this is even more necessary as you’ll have additional obstacles to be aware of. These tips are to help you stick to the plan set by you and your Real Estate Professional, who you will definitely need with you on this journey!
Have a new home on your wish list this year? Don’t want to wait until the new year? For many home buyers, the home buying process feels even more daunting during the holiday season; however, in some cases the pros outweigh the cons. Here are some tips for those purchasing a home during the holiday season.
Whether you’re purchasing your very first home or making a second (or third) move, buying a home is a milestone event. There’s a lot that goes into it, as we’ve shown in several of our blog posts over the course of this year. Having the right support from the beginning to end is essential. So, what do you need from a realtor when buying a home?
From the first half of the year, we saw a slow real estate market compared to the past few years (especially last year). The third quarter…kept with this trend. In all counties that we focused on, inventory and closed sales are down. While this resulted in higher sales prices, it’s not as significant of a jump as you’d expect…and for most counties. Learn which ones have higher selling homes than others by reading through the rest of this blog post.
Spooky Season is Here! But Those Selling Their Home Should Be Cautious With The Decorations. Make sure not to scare off potential buyers this Halloween season! There are a variety of things to keep in mind if you'd like to decorate a house you're trying to sell during and around Halloween. We’ll take you through a few in this blog post.
Settlement - the final stage of home buying. Settlement is the process of the final part of buying a home. All money changes hands, the deed is transferred to you from the person selling the home, all that paperwork will need to be done, and then, finally, the house will be yours. Here's how to make sure it goes off without a hitch!
Want to make your closing as easy as possible? Let a Realtor with a dedicated and knowledgeable team handle the conveyancing and transaction management of your home! There’s more involved than you may think and, trust us, you don’t want to have to take it all on yourself. Just take a look at just SOME of what you’ll need to handle before the sale can be completed.
What should you be doing while contingencies are being finalized? The Answer: Prepare for your move! Preparing early can do a variety of things for you, from saving you time and stress during an already chaotic time to helping you stay on track during the contingency period. Generally speaking, you want to start the moving process anywhere from six to eight weeks before your actual moving date, and you want to do it in a concise, planned manner.
Have some extra time at home today thanks to Labor Day? Depending on your schedule, this could be a great opportunity to jump start your home maintenance checklist for the upcoming season. Prepping for winter during fall can prevent costly problems from arising in winter or spring! So let’s jump right in.
So you want to rent out your property to a new tenant and are working on your rental agreement, but keep tripping up over the inspections...As it turns out, there isn't really one set amount of times you should inspect your rental property to make sure the tenant is taking proper care of it. We’ll take a quick look at formulating your inspections within your rental agreements and other related information in this blog post.
Worried about the home of your dreams becoming the money pit of your nightmares? There are several contingencies in place during the home buying process to prevent just that from happening! In this blog post, we’ll help you to understand these contingencies and how to make sure they are working for you and not against you.
Have you accepted an offer on your home? Feeling uneasy about the rest of the process? Don’t worry! You’re not alone! The sale of a house is a contract where you’re transferring ownership so to make sure there are no legal issues, these steps need to be followed. But don’t worry, we’ll break it all down for you in this blog post.
