If you’re looking to sell your Orange County home, one of the best tools you can add to your arsenal is partnering with a trusted local real estate agent. The real estate market in Orange County is competitive, and selling a home is a complex process. A trusted local agent with a top real estate…
When selling your home, it’s likely you’ll focus on the proceeds you’ll earn and the taxes you may need to pay. But there are expenses involved that may be tax deductible. In this post, we explore the question: Are closing costs tax deductible? Let’s take a look at which fees might qualify for tax deductions…
If you want to sell your home, but it has large issues that you don’t have the time, money, or desire to fix, you may consider listing your house for sale as-is. Selling a home as-is can be a good strategy if you need to sell the home quickly, can’t afford the repairs, or want…
You settled on what you thought was an appropriate asking price and put your home on the market. You were comfortable with that price when you listed it, but now you’re having second thoughts. You want to get the most money possible out of the sale, and now you’re considering raising the price. But can…
In a world of do-it-yourself enthusiasts, you might be thinking about selling your home on your own and asking yourself: Do I really need a Realtor®? While taking the independent route can save on commission fees, a Realtor® brings expertise, market knowledge, and negotiation skills that can help you get the best price and navigate…
Any landlord will tell you that the gig comes with plenty of ups and downs — and when the latter starts to outweigh the former, it may be time to sell. Kyle McCorkel, a seasoned real estate investor in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, has developed a knack for knowing when it’s time to seriously consider selling a…
In a perfect world, selling a house with no contingencies would be the norm. Buyers would come in with rock-solid financing and make an offer knowing that the price of the home reflects its condition and fair market value, and sellers’ homes would be in excellent condition. Instead, contingencies — conditions that must be met…
For the past several years, the vacation rental market has skyrocketed in popularity — not just for travelers, but also for the owners and investors who own the properties. As of September 2023, short-term rental listings in the U.S. reached 1.6 million, a record high according to AirDNA data. Last year, oversaturation in the vacation…
Whether you have a mountain cabin, beach bungalow, slopeside condo, or beautiful home anywhere in the country, you’ve probably heard more than one visitor exclaim: “Wow! This place is gorgeous! If you ever decide to sell, please let me know.” Well, that day has come. And it turns out your friend is serious about buying…
If you’re looking to sell your home quickly in Las Vegas, tapping into the cash buyer market might be the streamlined solution you need. In February 2024, nearly 30% of all Las Vegas home sales were cash transactions, according to a Las Vegas Realtors report. This marked a 2.6 percentage point increase compared to February…