There are a lot of factors to consider when you’re buying a new home. Unfortunately, there’s one that often gets overlooked in all the excitement and busyness. And that is the homeowners association rules, especially the covenants. You have to play by the HOA rules, and that means (usually) there will be a lot of … Continued
Buying or selling a home is a stressful enough undertaking already, but when you are also relocating to a new city, it only gets worse. And then there is the added stress owing to the fact that buying a home in one city while selling a home in another is a highly complicated and arduous … Continued
If you’re a homeowner looking to sell your home, you know that improvements will increase its value so that you can sell for more. And if you’re like most of us, you don’t have the money lying around for major renovations, which can cost many tens of thousands of rands. But don’t despair: there are … Continued
Not only is selling a house a stressful undertaking, but it can also be pretty costly. Some estimates for the cost of selling a house run as high as R20,000 – and that makes the cost of selling prohibitive for many homeowners. There are, however, according to knowledgeable agents, a number of budget-friendly things you … Continued
Conventional real estate wisdom has it that, like the weather, the housing market cools off considerably during the winter months. And there is a lot to this: spring and summer are typically the best times to sell your house in most markets. But the fact remains that many houses sell during the winter. And there … Continued
The effectiveness of open houses is a topic of debate among both home sellers and real estate professionals, with some claiming they’re great selling tools and others maintaining that they’re practically worthless. As with anything, though, the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle. So should you or shouldn’t you hold an open house? Understanding … Continued
Buying real estate with multiple partners is a great way to get started in real estate investing, especially if you’re short on knowledge and/or capital. In fact, many people have built significant wealth this way. Although this strategy affords a great opportunity, there are, nevertheless, some notable risks involved. The best way to mitigate the … Continued
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