The housing market may have recovered since its disastrous crash in 2007, but in some markets, home values still haven’t regained their losses. If you bought at the wrong time or in the wrong place you might find yourself underwater and overwhelmed by the fees that come standard alongside a home sale. So will you be stuck […]
Your home is your castle, and in your eyes it may seem perfect, but don’t make claims that aren’t true. The home inspection may reveal otherwise, and, as a seller, you don’t want to wind up putting your foot in your mouth. Every house, whether it’s brand new or a resale, has something that needs to […]
Now that you’ve found a buyer and scheduled the closing, you’re ready to be done with your old home. The last thing you want to do is spend the weekend deep cleaning the place for someone else to enjoy. Besides, would it even matter? Actually, yes, it does matter. How dirty you leave your home isn’t just […]
If you want to sell your home, be sure to strike the right deal. Some offers may seem great on the surface, but significantly less so once you dig in. For instance: Is the buyer asking for closing assistance? Often first-time buyers don’t have enough money to cover the down payment and the closing costs, so they’ll […]
While selling your house, are you insisting on being present during showings? If you feel that being the one to open the door to greet buyers is helping, you are absolutely wrong. In fact it is having the opposite effect. From the moment they enter your house you immediately have made them feel like they […]
It’s not just people that can get sick – homes can be in danger of disease as well. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and we have some tips if you want to live in a safe and healthy home. Keep your home dry. Check for plumbing leaks […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is it best to put a lot of cash down when you buy a house or get a higher mortgage? The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and we feel its best to consider borrowing more money since its a tax write off (at least for now ) for the […]
There comes a time in many young adults lives when they begin to think about owning a home. Home ownership is, after all, the American Dream, but it’s not the right choice for everyone at a prescribed time. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and we know that […]
