Buyer Advice
Showing Courtesies for Homebuyers
A seller’s home is their private sanctum, and that should remain true even when the home is on the market.
Good to know.
Buyer Advice
Buyer Advice
Five Facts About Home Inspectors and Inspections
Real estate transactions often hinge on the competence of the home inspector involved in the sale.
Buyer advice
Get a Rider For the Storm
Homeowner’s insurance may not cover everything you have of value. Some belongings require a rider, which is ...
Seller Advice
Seller Advice
Checklist for Showings and Open Houses
Once your home goes on the market, real estate agents may call to show your home anytime, day or evening. Keeping your home “showtime” ...
Seller Advice
Hiring Your Listing Agent
Most people know one or more real estate professionals and when they need to find a listing agent, they’re tempted to hire a member of ...
Seller Advice
Homebuyers’ Five Biggest Complaints
Homebuyers have one simple expectation – that when they go out with their agent to shop for a home that the seller is ready for them to buy.
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Home Security Spotlight
Home security experts agree on one thing – burglars cruise around and look for homes that appear easiest to break into and escape from quickly.
Home Improvement
Remodeling for Curb Appeal
If your home has curb appeal, you’ll be able to sell it quickly and for top dollar. That’s why real estate professionals rate exterior home remodeling projects ...
Home Improvement
Window Replacement Guide
How do you know it’s time to replace the windows in your older home? According to BobVila.com, some signs are obvious – hot and cold ...
Finance
Finance
How to Fix a Credit Report Mistake
It should be simple to dispute an error on your credit report, but it can be an arduous, time-consuming process. That’s why we recommend ...
Finance
Inflation, Interest Rates and Monthly Mortgage Payments
National average 30-year fixed rate mortgage interest rates have been at or near record lows for a decade. They should stay low forever, right?
Finance
Overcoming Appraisal Bias
There are two systemic problems with home appraisals that may never be fully solved –the fact that every home is unique and that they’re ...
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Age-restricted Communities
According to AARP.org, one-third of homebuyers are baby boomers and the youngest of them are over 60. To target this well-to-do demographic, builders and developers are increasing ...
Lifestyle
Choosing Fine Art For Your Home
You’ve bought a home and contribute regularly to a 401K, but there are other opportunities for investment. Fine art is a $64 billion market, with a mere 25 contemporary ...
Lifestyle
East Coast Style
When it comes to homes, East Coast style is rooted in colonial history. The classic and largely symmetrical styles of homes that are still popular today owe their origins to pious expatriates, adventurous sea traders ...
