Tag: online resources
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Social Media for Homebuyers
Read more: Social Media for HomebuyersSocial media has transformed the homebuying process in recent years, making it possible to identify, view and get advice and opinions on new homes without ever leaving the comfort of your current home. Facebook, Houzz, YouTube, GreatSchools.org… One thing is certain. There is no shortage of social media tools to help today’s homebuyers home in…
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Lesser Known Online Tools for Homebuyers
Read more: Lesser Known Online Tools for HomebuyersHouse hunting has gone digital in recent years. In fact, an overwhelming majority of buyers turn to the web at some point during the homebuying process, according to the National Association of Realtors®. If you’re in this camp, you have probably already visited a variety of homebuilder websites, along with the usual suspects: Realtor.com, Trulia,…
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Making the Most of a Mortgage Calculator
Read more: Making the Most of a Mortgage CalculatorA mortgage calculator can be very helpful when you’re deciding how to approach the financial side of buying a home. It can give you a ballpark figure of what your monthly mortgage payment may be so you can estimate expenses. It can also help you decide if you might prefer a fixed-rate or an adjustable-rate…
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Choosing a Website for Your New Home Search
Read more: Choosing a Website for Your New Home SearchSo you’re in the market for a new home…now what? The first step is starting your online search. It’s important to discover what homes are selling for in your area before you set up a budget and scope out potential neighborhoods. But which website do you choose? Here’s a rundown of a few of the…
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Top Resources for Starting Your Home Search Online
Read more: Top Resources for Starting Your Home Search OnlineYou’re a modern homebuyer: savvy, informed and determined to do as much shopping as possible online. So before you come to the aspects of your home search that the internet may never offer a complete substitute for—a home walkthrough, inspecting your new lot, handpicking custom options and upgrades with a design specialist—here are some top resources…
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Moving Made Easy – Relocation Tips and Tricks
Read more: Moving Made Easy – Relocation Tips and TricksMoving to a new home is an exciting process, but it can also be confusing and chaotic. To save you time and stress, we’ve compiled a number of moving tips and online resources to help you stay on track for a successful moving day. The home search. The first step in the moving process is…
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Pinterest for Real Estate
Read more: Pinterest for Real EstateWhen you think of house hunting online, sites like Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com probably spring to mind. Our new favorite resource? Pinterest! Pinterest for homebuyers: One of the most popular categories on Pinterest is Home Décor. Homeowners and aspiring homeowners love to collect decorating ideas into a Dream Home board, whether they’re in the market…