Delaware residents may understand that moving can be quite stressful. The stress level may be amplified when the move is related to a divorce. In many cases, selling a home after the end of a marriage is like selling a house for any other reason. It is important that...
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Tips for selling a home during the holidays
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 13, 2017 | Residential Real Estate
The holiday season isn't usually the best time for a home to be on the market because of all the celebrations that take place and the number of people who enter and exit the home. With a few tips and the assistance of a real estate agent and attorney who can help...
Home buying mistakes
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 4, 2017 | Residential Real Estate
Many individuals and couples living in Delaware interested in purchasing a new home. It isn't unusual, however, for prospective homebuyers to begin the process only for things to go awry when it comes to securing financing and closing the deal.Many of the mistakes...
Titling a home owned with a partner
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Nov 15, 2017 | Residential Real Estate
Delaware residents who buy a house with a spouse may have legal protections. However, those who buy a home with someone they are not married to may not have many options if something goes wrong. According to a 2013 study from Coldwell Banker, roughly 25 percent of...
Selling a home during the holidays
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Oct 31, 2017 | Residential Real Estate
Selling a home in Delaware during the time of year when most people are preparing for the holidays can be challenging. Sellers who are willing to be creative might find it's a lot easier to find a buyer than they originally thought. Halloween through New Year's could...
Looking for a home during the fall
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Oct 20, 2017 | Residential Real Estate
Prospective homebuyers in Delaware may be interested to know that they are still able to find the home that they want even if they do not find one from May to September, which is believed to be the best time of year to purchase a home. The season of fall also offers...
Higher home prices push demand for adjustable rate mortgages
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Oct 4, 2017 | Residential Real Estate
Families shopping for homes in Delaware earlier in the year probably needed to make high offers to buy a property. Economists at CoreLogic and Capital Economics agreed that the low inventory of homes for sale has driven prices higher. Although mortgage interest rates...
Why Americans have lost interest in buying homes
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Sep 20, 2017 | Residential Real Estate
The U.S. home ownership rate is currently at 63.7, which is one of the lowest numbers in American history. It has become increasingly common for Delaware residents and others to rent instead of buy. According to a survey of 2,000 Americans, 71 percent said that this...
What to know about buying a home after age 50
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Sep 7, 2017 | Residential Real Estate
In 2016, 30 percent of first-time home buyers were people between the ages of 52 and 70. Although it may be possible for older Delaware residents to buy a home, it may not necessarily be the best decision. First, older buyers need to make sure that the home they buy...
Tips for first-time home buyers
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Aug 23, 2017 | Residential Real Estate
Many Delaware residents are planning to buy their first home this year. However, as they approach this exciting milestone, there are several things that they should keep in mind to make sure things go as smoothly as possible. The first thing people should do is...