When you buy a house, you really don’t know who else has keys to your home, so its a good idea to change the locks. That ensures you’re the only person who has access. Install new deadbolts yourself for as little as $11 per lock or call a locksmith. If you supply the new locks, locksmiths […]
Selling is essentially a transfer of feelings. This transfer may be new to you if you’re a first-time home seller, especially given what’s involved. Most people love and cherish their home. You want the next owner to fall in love with it, too — through photos, through words, and through the experience of walking through […]
Ignoring your front yard — or doing something that’s out of character with the neighborhood — can jeopardize the assessed value of your home. Determining the value of mature trees is particularly difficult. Healthy, mature trees add an average of 10% to a property’s value, according to the USDA Forest Service. In addition, by planting […]
First things first when selling your home. You need to know what you (and your partner) want in order to sell your home with minimum frustration. Why are you moving? What do you expect from the process? When should you put that “For Sale” sign in the yard? You need to organize your thoughts and […]
During the preapproval process, prospective home buyers should avoid making any significant changes in their personal finances, like opening new credit cards or taking out loans. It can affect your credit score and DTI ratio. Making a large purchase, like a car, can also affect your DTI, as well as cash reserves if using cash […]
During the preapproval process for a mortgage, you might wonder what do the lenders consider. The process for getting preapproved can vary from lender to lender. Typically, a lender will review information about the applicant’s financial status to determine their qualifications, which can include items such as income, job history, monthly bills, and expected down […]
If your circumstances for your living situation after you sell your home are less-than-ideal and will add time to your departure from the property, a rent-back agreement may be the right choice for you. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods, and we know that you should discuss this […]
There are critical differences between purchasing a single-family home versus a condominium. Choosing between a house or condo comes with key distinctions to consider to help you decide which is a better fit for you. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods, and we know that the biggest difference […]
Having a real estate agent you trust and can depend on is key to making the process smooth and seamless. As you go through each step, your real estate agent is there to guide you and keep your best interest top of mind. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi […]
When you find an area that you would like to live in, start looking at the neighborhoods in this area, and begin to dig into the characteristics of each neighborhood. Do your research on Google, as well as on Instagram, which will give you a great, boots-on-ground perspective of day-to-day life in those neighborhoods. The DiMora […]
