How to Vet a Real Estate Agent
Buying or selling a home is a huge financial transaction — one of the biggest you’ll make in your lifetime. It can also be one of the most complicated… Read more ⇢
Real Estate News
Appraisal Vs. Home Inspection – What’s the Difference?
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, an inspection and an appraisal will be part of the closing process. They are both important steps that help to evaluate your… Read more ⇢
Short Sale FAQs
Short sales were fairly common during the Great Recession. Although there are fewer short sales on the market today, it is still one strategy for selling a home. If… Read more ⇢
Don’t Sabotage Your Mortgage Application
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is one of the first steps toward homeownership. But a lot happens after that initial pre-approval, and things can derail if you aren’t careful. Read more ⇢
Tax Deductions for Homeowners
Unless you’re a tax expert, it can be tricky to determine exactly what deductions you should take as a homeowner. And recent changes to the tax laws can affect… Read more ⇢
Top 10 Red Flags When Buying a Home
Home sellers are required by law to make certain disclosures when selling their homes. But those disclosures may not give you the full story. Eager sellers may gloss over… Read more ⇢
Tips for Living With Extended Family
How we live has certainly changed over the last year. The pandemic has impacted the living situations of millions of Americans. While multigenerational households were less common before the… Read more ⇢
Real Estate Predictions for the New Year
While we can’t gaze into a crystal ball and tell you exactly what will happen with the housing market in 2021, we can certainly make some educated predictions. Real… Read more ⇢
2021 Interior Design Trends
Happy New Year! Can you believe 2020 is finally behind us? In the spirit of getting a fresh start, now is the perfect time to update your home’s style… Read more ⇢
Celebrating NYE at Home
It seems unthinkable, but you won’t be able to see the Times Square ball drop in person this year. That doesn’t mean that you can’t have a rockin’ New… Read more ⇢
What Can Be Negotiated?
If you’re buying a home, then at some point you will negotiate with the seller. Obviously, the asking price is one big item that you’ll likely haggle over. But… Read more ⇢
Make Your New House Feel Like Home
The real estate market continues to thrive despite the pandemic. Many Americans have recently taken advantage of historically low interest rates to purchase a new house. But moving during… Read more ⇢
Last Minute Holiday Gifts for Neighbors
The holidays can be hectic – especially in a year where we’re also dealing with a pandemic. Many of us are adjusting how we’re celebrating this year. This can… Read more ⇢
Vacation Homes Are In Demand
The pandemic has turned our working world upside down. More Americans than ever before are working remotely. And chances are, a good percentage of them will become permanent work-from-home… Read more ⇢
Have a Fun Holiday Staycation
We know the holidays just aren’t going to be the same this year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time while staying home. In fact, with… Read more ⇢
