Amy Lang's Blog Posts

So your home’s on the market — are you jazzed about getting it sold? Good. But there are a few things you need to know. More specifically, ten things. They’re called “The Ten

True or false…When you’re selling a house, you should bake cookies before a showing or an open house.I guess you could say the answer is a hard and fast “true”

When you hire a real estate agent to sell your home, there are obvious things you notice them doing to help your house sell. Things like: hosting open houses, bringing potential buyers on home,

Open houses can be an interesting experience for first-time buyers and seasoned buyers alike — especially if the owners are still living in the home.It can be a bit awkward walking through

Some people don’t think buying a home makes sense. They feel like renting is a smarter move.On the other hand, some people think renting doesn’t make any sense.For the most part, arguing

Ever had an agent deny to show you a home because you weren’t pre-approved for a mortgage? It’s not because they’re mean, or they don’t value your business… it’s

Are you aware that June is National Homeownership month?Probably not. Because you’re too busy working to afford the home you live in, whether you rent it or own it.Why should you?

A real estate transaction can be an exciting thing to experience, but it can also be nerve-wracking and stressful. Your experience will largely depend on the circumstances surrounding your

Buying or selling a home can be a complicated and stressful experience. There can be a lot of moving parts involved that may come as a surprise to people who have never been through the process

We all know the premise of home-flipping shows: An investor buys a veritable dump and then, with the help of a team of ready-and-willing contractors and landscapers, transforms it into the best

Picture yourself out for a drive one weekend. You see a sign that says:New Construction Homes!Models Starting At $XXX,XXXNext Right!Maybe you’re actively looking for a house, or maybe it&rsquo

For many potential buyers, one of the biggest obstacles on the road to homeownership is saving for a down payment. But thanks to a new technology trend, some savvy buyers are turning to their,

Between the historic inventory shortage, intense competition, and rapidly rising prices, navigating the real estate market in 2018 was a real challenge for buyers—and that’s why the vast

Many people believe that when it comes to real estate, buyers want something brand new. But according to a recent report, the vast majority of buyers end up purchasing existing homes.According to&

From leaving the house for showings and open houses to having to keep the place spotless at all times, having a home on the market can be a nerve-wracking endeavor. Once you’ve made the

When you’re looking for a home, you probably have a couple of lists in your head: the must-haves, the nice-to-haves, and the absolute deal-breakers.Unfortunately, most of the places on this

Buying a home is, for many people, an essential part of the American dream. But for people with a checkered financial history – and a less-than-perfect credit score – it can feel like a

There’s a lot of talk in the news about homes becoming more unaffordable, but the truth is, homes today are far more affordable for potential buyers than they were for the previous generation

Whether you’ve lived in your home for a few months or a few decades, you probably think you know it best. But that doesn’t mean you’re the most qualified person for the job when

Television is a fun break from reality. Coming home, kicking your shoes off and flipping on the boob tube is a great way to get away from your horrible job, family, life… unless you love the

One question that pops up constantly from both first-time and seasoned homeowners alike is “When is the best time of year to buy a home?” Potential homeowners want to know the best time

Why do you care if your Realtor considers you a good client or not? Because the better client you are, the better results you will have. No, you and your Realtor do not have to be in love with each

National InventoryThanks to the historic inventory shortage, it’s been tougher than ever for potential buyers to find a home. And if they do find a home that suits their needs,

Finding the house of your dreams might seem pretty easy.You know what you want and like. You feel like you will know the perfect house when you see it. The minute you find “the one”, it will be

With home prices rising in many areas of the country and especially in Northern Nevada, many people are worried that we’re headed for a housing crash like the one we suffered in 2008.But here’s

Buying your first home can be one of the most exciting experiences of your life.But it can also be one of the scariest.Buying real estate is a complicated process. And if you've never purchased a

Real estate agents hear this all the time... “I wish I had called you before. But I just didn’t want to bother you. I know you’re busy…”...after it is too late.There are times when

How many Starbucks coffees would it take to pay for a down payment on a new home?Let’s use Stephanie located in Reno, NV, as our example. According to Starbucks pricing, a 

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