As the days get nicer and invite us outside, summer brings a sense of joy in outdoor activities. Children no longer want to be cooped up and want to be free outdoors. However, it’s also a time when certain dangers become more prevalent around our homes. As Ashlei Jackson of Ever After Baby notes, “Your […]
Key Takeaways: Use the 28/36 rule as a starting point, but adjust based on your full financial picture and lifestyle. There’s no one-size-fits-all percentage. Choose a monthly payment that leaves room for savings, emergencies, and long-term goals. Determining what percentage of your income should go towards a mortgage is a crucial step in responsible homeownership. […]
Whether you had custom furniture built specifically for your modern house in Denver or your buyers just really like your interior design work, there are a number of reasons why someone would want to package the furniture up with a home sale. It’s not overly complicated, but there are a few important details to get […]
Selling a house with water damage can feel like an uphill battle – but it’s not impossible. Whether you’re trying to sell a water-damaged home in New Orleans or a condo in Phoenix, buyers may still be interested if the issue is handled the right way So, can you sell a house with water damage? […]
Deciding how long to keep paperwork after selling a house depends on your individual circumstances. With so many moving parts, there are a number of scenarios that can arise, each with their own specific documentation requirements. Read this Redfin article to find out a few of the most common home sale scenarios and their recommended […]
There’s a certain satisfaction that comes with taking on a project yourself—hauling in the lumber, getting the job done with your own two hands. But when it comes time to sell that home, if the work you did—or had done—was never officially green lit by the city, things are likely to get a little more […]
When it comes to whether or not a seller has to be present at closing, the short answer is no. When selling a home, the seller can often close remotely or through a representative. If everything is signed in advance or via a power of attorney, their physical presence isn’t required. That said, laws and […]
Brisbane saw the biggest dollar value rise of all Australian capitals in the past year. Picture: AAP Image/Dave Hunt Brisbane has officially joined the ranks of the world’s million-dollar house markets, with home prices soaring by the largest dollar increase among all Australian capital cities. The latest PropTrack Home Price Index, released Tuesday, has locked […]
Australia’s median home price jumped by $40,900 over the past year, as price momentum strengthened across the country off the back of this year’s interest rate cuts.  National home prices rose 0.4% in June, with values now 4.6% higher than a year ago, according to PropTrack’s latest Home Price Index.  Home-price growth has been slowing […]
Adelaide property prices are $71,500 higher than they were at the same time last year, after rising to a record high once again. PropTrack’s July Home Price Index report revealed today that the city’s median dwelling value – for both houses and units – climbed 9.8 per cent over the past year to $837,000. In […]