When Realtors look at the housing market statistics they look to see the number of homes active on the market, the months of supply that represents, how many sales there were last month and what is the median sales price. Buyers look at the number of bedrooms and bathrooms and the asking price. Sellers want to know what is the price per […]
Will a small house show better when its listed for sale than one with furniture? There’s a difference between a vacant house and an empty house. Moving out of the house you’re selling is ok, but don’t leave it empty. Every house shows better with some furniture in it. Leave a few pieces of well placed furnishings […]
Will you need a cosigner if you have poor credit or lack of credit and you are a college student who wants to rent a house with a couple of friends? Either way, often you can negotiate by offering more money into the security deposit, or paying the security deposit and a couple of months of rent […]
What is your best option, renting or buying? What is right for one person may not be right for another, which is why it’s important to know what the best option for your individual situation is. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we know there are a […]
Is hardwood or carpet best for house resale? Our professional opinion is that hardwood flooring is your best bet. We have seen values drop when the home has laminate floors and most people replace carpet when they purchase (thus throwing away however much you spent). The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi […]
If you decide to build a new home, how much do Realtors make on the sale? Actually, it depends on the builder – each one has a commission rate that they pay that they advertise to the Realtor community. The buyer typically has to declare to the builder that he intends to use a Realtor […]
Many home sellers believe that if they market their home without the assistance of a professional Realtor, they can save money on fees and commissions. But, that is not often the case. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we have seen that over 80 percent of the homes that starts […]
Taking a few simple safety precautions can help to prevent unfortunate circumstances at home. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we know that criminal activities, such as home burglaries, are often heightened by criminal opportunities. Gain peace of mind with the knowledge that you’ve taken some steps to […]
Is it a good idea to convert a master bedroom sitting room into a laundry room? The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we feel that this is a super great idea. Having laundry facilities close to bedrooms is ideal. However, there are a few things to consider: […]
When you see that a house is pending, what exactly does that mean? Pending means that there is an offer on the property and the seller has accepted the offer. But there are several items that must be met before the transaction can close. If it is a short sale, (seller owes more than home is […]
