Author: zachshelley

In most real estate transactions, the seller’s primary goal is to receive the highest purchase price possible for their home. Other motivating factors could include speed, in which a smooth process is more important than the final profit margin.  However, sellers who have put years of maintenance work and mortgage payments into their homes can … Continued

A home purchase is one of the biggest investments you could ever make. Taking out a mortgage loan for a home is a massive responsibility, and you are obligated to make your monthly payments on time and take care of the property to maintain its value. Failing to accomplish these goals may result in significant … Continued

As homes are one of the most expensive investments many Americans will ever make, the mortgage loan industry is massive. Most people cannot afford to buy a house worth several hundred thousand dollars outright, and with the median home price well above $400,000, home loans play an essential role in residential real estate.  Not everyone … Continued

Selling a home can be a stressful experience. You aim to squeeze as much money from the sale as possible to increase profits, but you must balance this desire with the buyer’s needs. If the home is too expensive, it could result in fewer offers, but it could also mean more money on closing day.  … Continued

Assessing risks is a natural part of life. It is the reason we pay for things like auto or homeowners insurance. Since you cannot always plan for when disaster may strike and put a huge dent in your savings, we take measures to protect ourselves from potential risks that could hurt our finances.  As a … Continued

Mortgage loans are the backbone of the residential real estate industry. Most homebuyers cannot afford the purchase price of houses outright. Instead, they will take out a home loan and agree to pay them back over time in exchange for ownership of their homes. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or have bought several houses, … Continued

Selling a home is an opportunity to profit from the initial investment. Although you may have spent thousands of dollars upfront on the down payment and closing costs, plus all the monthly mortgage payments, your equity may be high enough to profit from the sale.  Although the selling process can be exciting because of the … Continued

Home selling can be overwhelming for property owners, especially if it is their first time. Depending on the state of your local market, it may be tough to get a great deal on your property that maximizes potential profits.  You also must consider how to advertise the property, stage it, prepare it for showings, and … Continued

All homeowners understand the responsibility required to take care of their properties. To make good on your investment, you must maintain the property so its value continues to climb. Your hard work, plus the monthly mortgage payments that build equity, will make selling the house more profitable.  However, even if you put in years of … Continued

Selling a home can be an exciting stage of property ownership. You may have owned the house for a long time, building equity with each monthly mortgage payment and raising the property’s value with improvement projects. Finally, you have the opportunity to profit from your years of owning the house.  Although the potential for profit … Continued

Being a property owner comes with responsibility. You must take care of the land or building to maintain its value so that you can profit from a sale in the future. Failing to maintain the property could mean you lose money on the investment, especially for vacant land. Residential properties typically appreciate if they are … Continued

The real estate market often fluctuates, so sellers must learn to time their sales to make the most profit. Predicting when selling a home is most beneficial can be challenging, and most sellers cannot be flexible. They often must sell the house as quickly as possible for a fair price to finance their next move.  … Continued