Factoring Schools into Your Home Buying Decision Every parent wants their child to receive the best education possible. The state of the local school system is a key factor that figures largely in any home buying decision whether you have…
The amenities and services that come with high-end communities, condos, and subdivisions aren’t provided for free. The home spaces are governed by a Home Owners Association (HOA) that charges a fee to cover the cost of upkeep on facilities that…
It’s almost tax time and one of the questions that home owners will see on their tax form is about mortgage points. Mortgage points, also known as discount points, represent the fee that a buyer pays to a lender for…
If you’ve made the decision to sell your home, the best and easiest way to ready it for sale is to contact a reputable real estate agency that buys homes as-is for a flat fee. You don’t have to stage…
Some home sellers can afford to wait a bit for their homes to sell, but others need a quick, efficient and flawless sale. Homeowners may need to sell quickly for any number of reasons encompassing military deployment, a new job,…
Individuals don’t have to settle for ho-hum plans for their home. There are a number of best- selling home plans that can be purchased, but most people feel constrained to those with which a designer presents to them. The truth…
Everyone wants their home to sell quickly when they place it on the market. There are a number of actions homeowners can take to help sell their homes and make the property more attractive to potential buyers. It’s important to…
Why we do what we do: Our Mission It provides a new way to sell and buy real estate that always benefits the customer. Our Vision By the year 2025, we are on a mission to save money for thousands…
Flat Fee Real Estate is exactly what it sounds like. Instead of paying a traditional real estate agent a percentage of the sales price of your home, you only pay a low, flat fee for their service. In a traditional…
What are the Benefits of Using a Flat Fee Broker vs. a Traditional Agent? There are various reasons to sell a home – whether relocating for a job, up or downsizing, or maybe the equity in your home is…
Have you ever asked how Do Commission Fees Work? In a traditional home sale, the commission fee is typically around 6% of the final sales price of your home. The commission is split evenly between the listing agent and their…
Is Camino Real Realty Considered a Discount Brokerage? At Camino Real Realty, we believe that discounting your cost and value are two different things. Many other industries are innovating, and we believe the Real Estate Industry should, too, so we…
Yes, this shall also apply to the current Hot Seller Market. Often, my clients ask me, “Tamara, why has that particular home been on the market for so long?” When a home doesn’t sell quickly, buyers consciously assume something is…
There is a myriad of reasons buyers don’t want their names associated with their home addresses. Certainly, celebrities or professional athletes aren’t eager to give up their home info, nor are public officials, police officers, or survivors of domestic abuse….
If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. That’s because today’s market is undergoing a…
Over the last two years, the rate of home prices appreciated at a dramatic pace. While that led to incredible equity gains for homeowners, it’s also caused some buyers to wonder if home prices will fall. It’s essential to know…
Homeowners may have gotten overconfident with their DIY skills. Armed with YouTube tutorials and extra time at home during the pandemic, more homeowners have been drawn to DIY house projects to save money, and bypass waits for overbooked contractors. Home…
How much would it be worth if you were to sell your home today? Do you have a price in mind? Setting your ideal asking price is only a small step toward selling your home. My understanding of the…
While buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown in recent months, it’s still a sellers’ market because inventory is low. The latest data shows sellers continue to benefit from serious buyers and competitive offers. The average home received…
One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what’s happening with home prices? There are headlines about ongoing price appreciation, but at the same time, some sellers are reducing the price of their homes. That can feel…