It’s Tick Season
When we think of ticks and the diseases they spread, we typically think of Lyme disease. But, did you know that the nasty little critters also spread ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis? [...]
Who Pays for Termite Inspections in FHA Loans?
Warning: We’re about to give you the creeps. It’s termite swarming season – that time of year when subterranean termite populations within colonies reach the carrying capacity and they swarm [...]
Is your waterfront home a cliché?
Whether you live in a condo with a water view or a multi-million-dollar beach house, there is an ever-present temptation to overdo nautical or other beach-related décor. Wicker, white and [...]
Should you sell your current home or rent it out?
There is no one answer and many, many things to consider when deciding about whether to sell or rent out a house that no longer suits you. First, I urge [...]
Impress at your next barbecue. Learn grilling tips and tricks from the pros
Did you wonder if grilling season would ever get here? Finally – a chance to get outdoors and polish that pit master image you’ve worked so hard to cultivate. Even [...]
Another real estate term defined: “Agency”
When you list your home for sale or buy a home with the help of a real estate agent, get ready to sign a whole pile of paperwork. In most [...]
5 DIY landscaping projects you can do over the weekend
Summer is almost here! Grilling, swimming, or just lazing away the day in a hammock with a good book or a snooze — some of the best ways to spend [...]
Location: The 3 “Rules” of Real Estate
Real estate has three primary rules: Location Location Location When something has to be repeated three times for it to sink in, you know it’s an important issue. And, when [...]
How to lower your monthly house payment
Your monthly mortgage payment, which includes the loan’s principal, interest, property taxes and homeowners insurance, no doubt takes a large chunk of your take-home pay. Most homeowners just live with [...]
Here’s what to kick to the curb and what to keep before you sell your home
If you’ve chosen your listing agent wisely, he or she will determine the most likely buyer for your home and then laser-focus the marketing materials to that pool of buyers. [...]