Many sellers dread the inspection… They spend sleepless nights wondering what mysteries their potential buyers’ inspector might uncover. Will it affect the profit on the home? Will it cancel the sale all together? Consider eliminating this worry with a pre-inspection. My sellers find comfort when they choose to perform the inspection before the listing or early in the listing process. It costs the seller the price of the inspection (which is usually paid for by the buyer) but the gains are numerous. Remember, there are two ways for a buyer to get out of a contract: the inspection and... [more...]

Crescent Communities, a builder in Charlotte, has released their list of the hottest home-building trends after researching their most-requested items from buyers in their luxury communities. Less Square Footage “Buyers are examining their lifestyles and the most important aspects of their new homes. The result is a smaller home that maximizes the square footage. But, a smaller home does not mean sacrificing on luxury. You’ll find that these homes still have expected luxury features — granite countertops, top-of-the-line appliances, upgraded trim packages and luxurious owners’... [more...]

“First time buyers have risen in market share and plan to own their homes longer than buyers in the past.” This news is from The National Association of Realtors, which has been conducting a series of large, national surveys to determine home buying trends, and buyer/seller demographics, preferences and experiences. The latest survey is “Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.” NAR chief economist, Lawrence Yun, is not surprised by this trend. “First-time buyers are much more flexible in entering the market because they aren  Read More →

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