Negotiation: There’s more than the price of the home to consider
Naturally, the price of a home is top-of-mind when we talk about negotiating in a real estate deal. And, for some homebuyers, these negotiations are critical. But, did you know [...]
The life expectancy of home appliances
Whether you’re shopping for a home or already own one, knowing the current age of the appliances is important. Like us, they have an average life span. Unlike us, they [...]
USDA Loans – They Just May be the Best Option for Low-Income Buyers
Keeping your nose to the grindstone, using credit wisely and responsibly and paying your bills on time every month have their rewards, no matter how much or how little money [...]
Kick stink bugs out of the house, naturally
If you haven’t met your fair share of stink bugs this year, brace yourself. Although stink bug season is officially from March through September, the cooler it gets outdoors, the [...]
3 Things to know about buying a new-construction home
Will this be the year you buy a brand-new home? Don’t be discouraged by news reports claiming that “U.S. home building fell,” or “housing starts dropped.” The scary-sounding numbers are [...]
Quick fixes for a stinky home
Inured. That’s just a fancy way of explaining how we humans can, over time, become accustomed to something unpleasant. If you’ve ever lived near railroad tracks or under the flight [...]
Dreaming of life on a golf course?
There was a time when real estate agents could confidently tell their clients that one of the biggest advantages of owning a home on a golf course is that the [...]
Your down payment: What are “seasoned and sourced funds?”
Sometimes (not often enough, in our opinion) money falls into our laps. Tax returns, bonus checks, gifts and an inheritance are just a few ways that we can come into [...]
Autumn: the perfect time to whip that mudroom into shape
Folks who live in areas of the country with wild winter weather use a vocabulary that sounds like a foreign language to those who live in more mild climes. One [...]
Here’s what you need to know about the current real estate market
Whether you’re entertaining notions of buying or selling a home, you’re no doubt keeping up with housing news. And, what you’re seeing may concern you. Doom and gloomers, naysayers and, [...]