Your Perfect Home.....How do you find it??
Scott Reynolds 4 months ago

 

Finding the perfect home can be challenging. TriVantage Homes and Real Estate Team has a proven formula when it comes to finding you the right home. Below are some tips to be thinking about before you contact us.....

 

Location:

What area are you interested in? Are there any specific amenities that you would like?

 

Lifestyle:

Do you have children? Do you have pets? Do you like to entertain? What are your hobbies?

 

Exterior:

Looking for condo, single-family or townhouse? How much parking do...
5 Tips for Making an Offer in a Hot Real Estate Market in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Scott Reynolds 4 years ago

 

Steady demand. Limited supply. That's what we are seeing in real estate markets across the country right now. Inventory is particularly tight within the lower price ranges. "The starter house is nearly missing in some markets," according to Jessica Lautz, managing director of survey research and communication for the National Association of Realtors.Of course, conditions can vary from one city to the next. But the overall trend in housing markets across the country is that supply is still f...
Scott Reynolds 5 years ago
TriVantage Homes and Real Estate Team in Spirit Lake, Iowa have some really GREAT clients that we think are a BIG Deal!! Here are some of their thoughts about their experience while selling or buying their Okoboji Lake home, Spirit Lake neighborhood home, acreage or business property.   "After spending four months trying to sell our home, with many lookers and no reasonable offers, we signed with the EXIT Realty team of Scott Reynolds, Sheree Sanderson, and Jodi Wollmuth.  We were delighted to...
How Do I Know the Market Value of a Home in NW Iowa?
Scott Reynolds 5 years ago

 

Home prices in the U.S. have risen more or less steadily over the last few years. In many cities, home values are now at their highest point in history -- even higher than the last housing boom. But what determines the "market value" of a home? How do sellers determine their list prices, and how can buyers evaluate a listing based on current market conditions. Here's a crash course in determining market value, for sellers and buyers alike.The Definition of 'Market Value'Let's start off with...
Things Buyers Should Know About Home Inspections in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Scott Reynolds 5 years ago

Home buyers tend to have a lot of questions about home inspections. Are they required? How are they different from appraisals? When does it take place? Here are answers to these and other common questions. 1. Home inspections aren't required, but they're worth it.There is no law that says you have to have an inspection when buying a house. It's an option that is generally left up to the home buyer. But while you're not required to have a house inspected before purchasing, it's generally a wise...
5 Reasons to Stage Your Home Before Buyers Visit
Scott Reynolds 5 years ago

Sellers seem to have mixed reactions when they hear the word "staging." Some go all-in, while others are somewhat resistant to the idea. The more reluctant homeowners ask questions like: Why would anyone bother staging a home before selling it? It sounds like a lot of extra work for me. What do I get out of it?There's a simple answer to these questions. By staging your home effectively, you have a better chance of selling it quickly and for the highest possible price. This alone should be enou...
Income Needed to Qualify for a Mortgage Loan
Scott Reynolds 5 years ago

When you apply for a home loan, the mortgage lender will conduct a thorough review of your income situation. Income is one of the most important factors to a lender, along with your credit score and debt level. This article answers a common, income-related question that home buyers often ask: How much income is needed to qualify for a mortgage loan?The first thing to know is that mortgage lending standards and requirements can vary from one lender to the next. For example, if I approach a hand...
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