Coldwell Banker American Homes Blog
Subscribe and receive email notifications of new blog posts.
RSS Feed
- 2026 | 30 Posts
- 2025 | 77 Posts
- 2024 | 85 Posts
- 2023 | 73 Posts
- 2022 | 72 Posts
- 2020 | 44 Posts
- 2019 | 27 Posts
- 2018 | 20 Posts
- 2017 | 29 Posts
- 2016 | 85 Posts
- 2015 | 85 Posts
- 2014 | 117 Posts
- 2013 | 50 Posts
- 2012 | 32 Posts
- 2011 | 35 Posts
- 2010 | 16 Posts
14
Looking to Buy Your First Home? Settle These Things First
Very few events in your life are going to be as exciting as purchasing a home, but first-time buyers need to remember that this process can be very complicated. Well before you make an offer on a home, you will need to carry out a few important tasks:
Narrow Down the Location
Finding a great neighborhood can be quite challenging, and you don't want to bid on a beautiful home in the wrong location. After you've narrowed your search to a few specific neighborhoods, you should try to visit those areas during different times of the day. You also need to speak with some of the homeowners and neighbors about the pros and cons of those areas.
Get Pre-Approved
10
Don't Make These Mistakes When Shopping for a Home
There's no doubt about it, buying a home is one of the biggest - if not the biggest - decisions you will make in your lifetime, both on a financial and emotional level.
Between the stress that's often involved and the copious amounts of information you're suddenly taking in, it's no wonder that your decision-making process can get muddled during the home-search process. Be aware of these five common mistakes people often make when buying a home so that you can learn to avoid them:
Working without a real estate professional. You might be tempted to save money and go it alone, especially with the lure of websites that make it seem very simple, but buying a home is not li...
6
4 Easy Staging Tips You Haven't Thought About
Selling can be overwhelming. You're packing everything up, trying to
make the house look pristine when all around you is what feels like
chaos. Since buyers want that great first impression, you know it's
important to declutter—often that means cleaning until your home looks
like it's never been lived in. And while you're rushing around, trying
to find a new place for your items, it may seem like an impossible task.
Take a breather—it's actually easier than you think. Here are four staging tips that are so easy they may not have even crossed your mind:
Decorate for the potential buyer. You know who this is because you were once this person! If you're in a starter home neighb...
23
5 Things You Can Do to Welcome a New Neighbor
Being happy at home is not just about your house and yard, it's about your neighbors, too. And when someone new moves in next door, it stands to change your well being...for better or worse. That's why taking a few proactive steps with new neighbors can be so important for setting the stage for a long and pleasant relationship. You don't have to become best friends, but coexisting peacefully is a priority, so try these steps to start things off on the right foot:
Introduce yourself right away...without being invasive. It may seem obvious, but in today's isolated age where we value our privacy, we often tend to keep our distance for too long. So don't delay in making a simple introduction to your new neighbors—but don't be invasive. No need to invite them over, just a simple hello and welcome to the neighborhood...
14
5 Signs You're Working With a Top-Quality Real Estate Agent
If you've bought or sold a home before, you already know that not all real estate agents are created equal. In fact, the differences can be great, with skills, professionalism and knowledge varying greatly from one individual to another. Here are just some of the ways you can discern whether or not you've found yourself a top-quality agent:
1. They clearly communicate what to expect.
The real estate process can be confusing and overwhelming. A great agent will clearly explain what you can expect to happen at each stage of the process so that you're not caught off guard. This is particularly important if you're a first-time homebuyer or seller. You should feel informed, secure a...