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This two-bedroom Wheelers Hill unit with a rare backyard and oversized deck sold under the hammer for $813,000, attracting four active bidders. A two-bedroom unit with a backyard big enough for a barbecue, blitzed its price guide at auction, as four bidders fought it out in Wheelers Hill. The single-level home at 1/187 Jells Rd […]

No matter the state of the housing market, buying a house is an expensive endeavor. Unless you’ve got a few hundred thousand dollars lying around and plan on buying a house in cash, you’ll probably need to take out a mortgage to make this purchase. But how much will that cost you when all is […]

When you’re selling a house with foundation issues, sitting on that property can feel like dragging a boulder uphill. Buyers get spooked. Lenders get stingy. And sellers, more often than not, find themselves navigating a mess they didn’t budget for.  All that said, it’s not impossible to sell a house with foundation issues, regardless of […]

If you’ve ever bought a home or even thought about investing in property, you’ve probably heard the term “appreciation” tossed around. But what is appreciation in real estate? Real estate appreciation is the increase in a property’s value over time. It can result from market trends, economic changes, or property improvements, and a key way […]

Key takeaways:  Home insurance covers damage to your house and personal belongings due to unexpected events.  A home warranty covers repairs and replacement of appliances and systems due to normal wear and tear.  Having both home insurance and a home warranty is strongly recommended, but only home insurance is required.  Many assume they are the […]

As home prices hit another record high, steadily rising, more people are teaming up to afford a house, whether it’s couples, friends, siblings, or even adult children and parents. Co-buying is becoming more common, but it raises a key question: How many people can actually be on a mortgage? Quick answer: There’s no legal […]

A seller’s credit, also known as a seller concession, is a financial agreement where the home seller agrees to cover some of the buyer’s closing costs. Rather than lowering the price of the home, the seller contributes a credit at closing to help reduce the buyer’s upfront expenses.  This strategy can make a home purchase […]