Like it or not it’s a seller’s market again, in many areas and price ranges. This means if you’re a buyer and want to purchase a house you’re playing by new rules. Those rules are dictated by the sellers. So, what are some things you can do to increase your chances in a bidding war? I’ve listed a few tips below you might find helpful.

If you want to purchase a home this year be warned — you’re playing by new rules. Seller’s rules that is. Low housing inventory and high demand have created a seller’s market, one that isn’t going away any time soon. However, these seven tips can increase your chances if you happen to find yourself in a bidding war on your dream home.

Getting your house in the best possible shape before you put it on the market can help you get the best possible price for your house. That starts with deep cleaning and repairs.

What not to do when applying for a loan. In Holly’s 23+ years in business and as the owner of Eagle Mortgage, she has learned that customers often have some incorrect ideas about how to improve their chances of getting a mortgage. Make sure you have the correct information with these tips of what NOT to do within six months of applying for a mortgage. In our Omaha Real Estate experience, the Blythe Team agrees with Holly on the points below.

It’s that time of year when families consider moving to get their children into a good school district. At realtor.com we recently conducted a back-to-school survey to see how much weight schools have in the home-buying decision. The results show that school-district boundaries do impact the buying decision for more than 60 percent of realtor.com home buyers.