Selling a home should always include at a minimum a home inspection. My recommendation is to have a home inspection, termite inspection, roof inspection and heating and air inspection. If you are selling your home, it is a good idea to get a home inspection prior to the sale to discover any issues that could stall or […]
Every year many people go on trips or vacations. Some take cruises or just drive across the country. One thing you can count on is something unexpected happening. Anyone who goes on a trip will do a certain amount of planning in order to arrive on time and hopefully within budget. Obviously you can’t plan for everything but you […]
What Happens When You Close on the Purchase of Your Home? This question comes up a lot but not necessarily in this direct manner. It usually comes up in bits and pieces and it is important to address it as early in the sales process and then continue to provide updates as the sales process moves […]
It’s a habit that upon meeting with a buyer we don’t talk very long until I ask the question, “Have you a lender and have you been prequalified?” Most of the time they answer in the affirmative but sometimes not. Sometimes they say that they just want to look at some homes. It is difficult […]
Call a contractor? No, thanks! One of the many benefits of being a homeowner is the ability to change your home to suit your tastes—but armed with DIY Network, HGTV and YouTube, more homeowners are taking on the work themselves, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 2019 Remodeling Impact Report. DIY Equals Happy Homeowners […]
From: RIS Media The average 30-year, fixed mortgage rate spiked this week, to 4.58 percent—a high not hit in four years, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®). The average was 4.47 percent the prior week. The average 15-year, fixed rate, at the same time, was 4.02 percent, while the five-year, Treasury-indexed hybrid […]
Source: RISMediahttp://rismedia.com/2018/06/05/june-national-homeownership-month/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eNews June is National Homeownership Month, and the industry is recognizing the importance of homeownership as a milestone of the American Dream. This year’s theme, set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is “Find Your Place.” HUD is one of many agencies that provide resources to help consumers obtain and […]
From RIS Media: If you’re selling your home, chances are good you’re familiar with the concept of staging your home. Real estate agents recommend your home look its best to prospective buyers, and home staging is a great way to ensure you receive top dollar. But did you know you should stage the exterior of […]
Real estate season is underway, and house hunters have one goal in mind: a ranch-style home. According to a recent survey by realtor.com®, ranches are the most in-demand style of home this year, with 42 percent of homebuyers eyeing a rambler in their search for a home. A distant 28 percent of homebuyers—the second highest share in the […]
Every homeowner wants a healthy home for his or her family and pets. Making the right choices in your house isn’t always easy though. Keep reading to learn more about how you can create a healthy space and enjoy your home even more. These five tips should put you on the path. Update Your Insulation Individuals and families […]