Uncategorized How to Respond to a Lowball Offer After all the hard work it takes to ready a home for sale, it can be so discouraging to find the first offer you get is a lowball offer. Regardless of the market, there are buyers who write offers 10%, 20%, even 30% below list price. While most of these offers are just “throw-aways,” it’s […]
Uncategorized Should You Repair or Replace a Roof? One of the most important elements of any home is the roof. The roof is the first line of defense in protecting the home from weather-related issues, such as wind, fire, and rain. Over time, the constant abuse can take its toll, and your roof will require some attention. But how do you know if […]
Homeownership 7 Ways to Save Money on Home Insurance Home insurance is critical for homeowners. It protects you from unexpected damage due to fire, wind, flood, and more. Unfortunately, the cost of these policies can be very expensive and over the past few years, some premiums have doubled or even tripled as more natural disasters hit the country.  Fortunately, there are a few ideas […]
Uncategorized Navigating a Nightmare Final Walk-Through The final walk-through is typically the last step in buying a home and an exciting one. This is a last look at the home that’s about to become home to the homebuyers. But occasionally, the buyer is shocked to see that the home is not in the condition expected. While this can be upsetting, it […]
Uncategorized How a Buyer’s Agent Can Be a Helpful Guide The real estate market is ever-evolving, and the past year has been no exception. With so many stories and reports, it’s understandable if you find yourself feeling uncertain about buying a home. Questions like “Is now a good time to buy?”, “What will happen to housing prices?”, and “How will interest rates behave?” are common […]
Current Market Are The Bidding Wars Over? Let’s face it, it’s fun to have a home listing during a seller’s market. When inventory is tight, even less-than-perfect homes invite the frantic bidding wars seen over the past few years. But as the economy slows down and interest rates increase, sellers are wondering if the bidding wars are over, and what that means […]
Home Remodeling 6 Features of a Kitchen Remodel That Are a Waste of Money Kitchen remodels are always popular. The pandemic has increased home improvement projects even more as people embrace the idea of staying home more. While it’s easy to find inspiration for these kitchen remodels, there are great ways to save money and still create a beautiful, welcoming space. 6 Kitchen Remodel Features That Are a Waste […]
Home Remodeling 6 DIY Home Projects That Could Kill Your Home Value Weekend TV lineups are filled with Do-It-Yourself home improvement programs. One home inspector used to call the results “six-pack projects.” While not all DIY projects end in disaster, some projects can harm home sales because buyers see these “improvements” as changes they will need to make once they buy the house. If you are planning […]
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Home Remodeling Is My House Up to Code? Building codes change over time and for people who have owned their homes for a long time, they may not know if their home is out of code and if so, does it matter. Building codes and violations from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and focus on issues that can affect the safety of the dwelling and […]
House Hunting Should I Move For My Job? The question of moving for a new job is not uncommon. In the past few years, more and more companies are moving their entire operations out of high-tax states to those more business-friendly. Possible work-from-home options further complicate the decision to move with your company. So, should you move when your company does? Things to […]
House Hunting Tips for Buying Land for a Tiny or Prefab Home Prefabricated homes have become very popular in recent years as more and more people look for creative ways to build their home environment. These homes can take the form of a tiny house, manufactured home, or Airstream. The demand for vacant land has increased exponentially over the past few years. Yet, finding the right piece […]
Interior Design Small Changes That Make Any Room Cozier In previous decades, a warm, cozy home required dark colors and heavy materials. One can envision sitting in front of a roaring fire in a dark room filled with pillows and wood paneling. Contemporary homes are brighter, with clean lines and light colors and textures. The challenge is how to create an inviting, cozy space […]
Current Market How to Use Comps to Price Your Home Correctly The most important aspect of listing your home for sales is the asking price. Unlike many other items we purchase, home prices are based on what a willing and able buyer would pay for the property. Sounds complicated, right? This is why real estate agents bring comps ( short for comparable properties) information with them […]
Preparing to Sell Get Rid of Unwelcome Critters Most people have heard that annoying sound – a mouse running through the wall or in the rafters of the garage. Often these problems can be solved quickly by luring them out and plugging the openings they entered through. But what if the unwanted animals are in your chimney? With the colder weather, an evening […]
Mortgage Are Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Making a Comeback? Homebuyers have had a rough time lately. First, the frenzied housing market stymied so many offers and caused frustration due to lack of inventory. Now that the pace and prices are starting to drop, interest rates have ticked up to alarming levels. While some buyers are postponing their purchase, those still in the market are […]
Interior Design Design Trends for 2023 – More is Everything A common regret around taking down the holiday decorations is how bare the home looks suddenly. Fortunately for anyone ready to upgrade their design in 2023, new trends are offering more comfort and coziness than we’ve seen lately. For the past few years, home designers have created a blend of minimalism and simplicity in their […]
House Hunting Can You Buy a Home with IRS Debt? Owing money to the IRS is unsettling for anyone. It’s also very easy to find oneself in that position. Many people are shocked to discover that they inadvertently miscalculated the amount of taxes owed either at the end of the year or from a previous year. There are also unexpected events that can cause a […]
Current Market Overall Market Update – 5 Realities for Sellers Now Over the past few years, most of the US has been in a strong seller’s market. Historically low interest rates coupled with rising incomes resulted in buyers who were ready and able to buy a new home. It was a crazy time when sellers needed to do little more than put a sign in the […]