In today’s real estate market, preparing to buy a home requires careful consideration and planning. Here are the top five things you can do to get ready: 1.Assess Your Finances: Take a close look at your financial situation, including your income, savings, and expenses. Determine how much you can afford for a down payment and … Continue reading "Home Sweet Home: 5 Essential Tips to Prepare for Buying Your Home"

If you’re looking to buy a home, you might be surprised to know that a REALTOR’SⓇ commission is typically paid by the seller and is negotiated between the listing agent and seller when the home is listed for sale. A local REALTORⓇ not only shows homes but also has knowledge of our market here in … Continue reading "Why use a REALTORⓇ when buying property?"

At Property Executives our team knows the intricacies of the local real estate market. We can provide valuable insight into the neighborhoods, schools, and amenities in The Appalachian Highlands area. We can also help you identify properties that meet your specific needs and budget, taking into consideration things like commute time and access to public … Continue reading "Buying a home with Property Executives"

Between packing up everything in your house, coordinating move-out and move-in dates, finding a new place to live, and trying to stay sane through it all, moving can definitely be stressful, to say the least! Throw in moving to a new city, and the process can seem crazy and overwhelming. Here are some helpful tips … Continue reading "5 Tips for Moving to a New City"

What You’ll Need: Side tableTwisted jute ropeShort tension rodTwo window valances 1. Using the jute rope, create a scratching post by wrapping the rope around the legs of your side table. This will protect the legs and offer entertainment to your furry friends. 2. Measure the height and width of your table and cut your … Continue reading "Want to Hide Your Litter Box? Create A Kitty Corner!"

Cooler temperatures may have you missing greenery. If everything outside has prepared for winter, you can always bring your own green indoors! While there may be a list of plants you’ve been dying to get, you may want to scan your shopping list first if you have pets. Even if you don’t have curious pets, … Continue reading "Pet-Friendly Indoor Plants"

The law of supply and demand explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when demand for an item is high, prices rise. When the supply of the item increases, prices fall. Of course, when demand is very high and supply is very low, prices can rise significantly. Why Are … Continue reading "Supply and Demand: What does that tell us about today’s market?"

As the days get shorter and shorter, you’re probably spending more time curled up on the couch than you were on those long summer days. Instead of letting the cold weather get you down, take the time to turn your space into a warm and cozy escape from the outdoors. Here are some tips to … Continue reading "Turn Your Home from Cold to Cozy"

There is high buyer activity and a historically low number of houses for sale right now. The perfect time for homeowners to sell their house is when the demand for homes is higher than what’s available for sale. Here are a few ways that low inventory can help you get a great deal if you’ve … Continue reading "Why Low Inventory Is Good For Sellers"

When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is the main cost that comes to mind for many, but budgeting for the closing costs required to get a mortgage is just as important. What are closing costs? According to Trulia, “When you close … Continue reading "Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs"

As we continue to see unprecedented activity in the real estate market, buyers often find they are too late to offer on recently listed homes. For the serious homebuyer, this can be frustrating, often causing them to make last-minute plans to run out and view homes, interfering with work and home life. As employees and … Continue reading "Can You Buy a Home Virtually?"

Buying a home is one of the largest financial transactions most people make in a lifetime. In addition to saving for the down payment, there are many other costs associated with buying a home; home inspections, appraisals and escrow fees are considered closing costs and are out of pocket costs to both buyers and seller. […]

Everyone is being affected in some manner by the outbreak of Covid-19 coronavirus. During this time, buyers will have more questions than normal about the home buying process and their ability to buy a new home. While we can’t predict what the next few weeks and months will bring, the more we can educate ourselves, […]

How Do You Know If You Can Afford To Buy a House? Do you feel that you’re ready to buy your first home? Tired of paying your landlord’s mortgage? Do you want to put down roots and start building equity for yourself? There are many reasons why people decide it could be time to buy […]

Predicting the housing market should be an Olympic event; everyone loves to predict the ups and downs of the real estate market. As we enter 2020 consumers are wondering if it’s a good time to buy? What can home buyers expect this year and is it time to move? Housing Market Trends 2020 Most analysts […]

For many, the idea of buying a new home can seem overwhelming; the reality is the process is rather simple once you understand the steps. Part of that understanding is learning the most common acronyms used in buying a home. Here is a quick reference list of the 5 most often used acronyms and how […]

Everyone wants their home purchase “just right.” Ideally, the picture perfect “buyer’s market”; plenty of well-priced listings, low interest rates and a slow moving real estate market where the buyer has plenty of time to decide on an offer. The reality is that the current market is a fast paced environment where the best homes […]