A down payment on a house is money that a buyer will pay at closing, usually expressed as a percentage of the home’s total purchase price. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neghborhoods and we know that a down payment isn’t a random number pulled out of thin air that […]
When you’re trying to save up to buy a house, making a budget is imperative. If you know you can safely put 10% to 15% of your monthly income away, consider setting up an automatic transfer each payday that goes directly into your savings — if you never see that money, you probably won’t miss […]
The choice to delay downsizing your house by even a few years makes a big difference: it could translate to tens of thousands of dollars lost or the inability to move yourself independently due to health or mobility restrictions. When it comes to how much of your monthly budget should be spent on housing expenses, […]
If you’re making a New Year’s resolution to get fit in 2022, improve the odds of following through by creating a home gym. Start by decluttering that catch-all room (the one jam-packed with things that don’t quite fit anywhere else). The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and we know […]
Curb appeal is an important feature if you are in the market to sell your house. If you’re on a budget, you don’t have to repaint your whole house to make it look new again. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and we have seen that touching up […]
If you have a septic system, sewage and wastewater drains from your home to an underground tank where it is treated and dispersed into the ground. Microorganisms (commonly called bacteria, although this includes protozoa, fungi, and other microbes) that develop naturally in the tank, digest and break down the organic matter. To help these microorganisms […]
Real estate agents and appraisers alike value homes based on the sale price of comparable homes in the area, known as “comps.” When bidding wars occur in a neighborhood, homes sell for higher prices than their predecessors, enabling new listings to set higher list prices and achieve even higher sale prices if bidding wars continue to […]
If you need to move and downsize, you don’t want to go through the trouble and expense of moving bulky furniture into your new place, just to learn it won’t fit. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and the important thing about big furniture is that it’s really […]
When you are preparing your home for sale, it might feel like a huge undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and we realilze that there’s going to be some work involved. But by starting early and tackling sections of your house […]
If you live in a “green” real estate market that’s popular with millennials, investing in your home’s green appeal and getting green certified may help you sell for more money. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and we know that some areas of the country saw green home values increase […]
