Here are 5 Expensive Mistakes Home Sellers Make...

Mistake #1:

Basing price on needs or emotion rather than market value.

Many times, people make their pricing decisions based on how much they paid for or invested into their home. This can be an expensive mistake. Overpriced homes take longer to sell and eventually net the seller less money. Consult with a professional real estate agent. They can assist you in pricing your home correctly from the beginning.

Here are 5 Expensive Mistakes Home Buyers Make...

Mistake #1:

Not knowing how much mortgage they can afford before they make an offer.

The easiest way to avoid this mistake is to get pre-approved for a mortgage by a lender so you know in advance exactly how much you can afford. Most pre-approvals are free and it will give you a basis to make a more informed purchasing decision when you find the house you like.

by David Reed Realty Times

As any loan officer will tell you, almost every borrower is shopping around for the best interest rate. And why not? Borrowers are supposed to do that, right? But some of these loan officers have been around the block a few times and know how to structure a rate quote that looks a lot better than it actually is.

Home Inspector Reveals  6 Signs That Could Mean Expensive Trouble...

Most people think a house that has expensive defects will be very obvious to detect, but often the most expensive defects are hidden and take a little more investigating. Here are six signs to look for when inspecting a house...