An addictive easy way to shop for homes
The slow season for real estate is upon us, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait for the busy summer season to find your next home. In fact, there are several ways you can use the seasonal lull in the housing market to your advantage. Here are 7 ways to make real estate’s off season work for you: 1. Make...
Shopping for a home is serious business. It requires focus, determination, the willingness to take a risk, and sometimes depending on where you live, many many months. That being said, there’s no reason you shouldn’t enjoy the process- you are looking for your dream home after all. So, to help inject a little fun into your search, we crafted a Spotify playlist...
There’s a lot to consider when buying a condo, particularly the cost, as well as the structural and financial state of condo building. However, there are additional simple but practical things to ask before you buy. 1. Are there restrictions on pets? Some condos have strict rules regarding pets, including bans on particular breeds, rules on the size of a pet, and...
If you haven’t read the news in a few days you might be surprised to learn there’s been an uptick in home buyers seeking homes with bomb shelters. While experts note the odds of nuclear war are higher than they have been in years, at the same there’s also real shortage of houses for sale with bomb shelters. Searching all homes for...
Bay Area home buyers know firsthand the horrors of trying to buy a home in a hot market. Listed home prices are usually just a jumping-off point, and buyers often find themselves competing against numerous other buyers offering far more than the list price. Here at Estately, we were curious to see how common bidding wars are in cities across the country....
Much has been written of Airbnb’s impact on the rental market in major cities, particularly when it comes to reducing the number of available rental units and driving up rents. However, there’s little research about how the online marketplace and homestay network is impacting the real estate market. Is Airbnb reducing inventory and driving up prices? Estately looked at 10...