As a roof ages, problems with it are inevitable. Even new roofs, however, are susceptible to the forces of nature, whether they include high winds that send trees crashing down, ice dams or pelting hail. Of course, these roof repair…
Why is my smoke detector making noise?
Did you know that your chance of dying in a home fire is cut by 55% if the home contains working smoke alarms? According to the National Fire Protection Agency, maintaining the smoke alarm in your home is critical. Pay…
Do I have to include my appliances in the home sale?
This is a question we hear frequently and the answer is: it depends. On what? On whether or not the appliance is considered personal property or a fixture. What’s the difference between personal property and a fixtures? The former includes…
The home shopping wish list for families
If money wasn’t a part of the equation, what’s the one feature you absolutely have to have in your new home? What is the one feature of your current home that you can’t wait to dump? Finding the answers to…
How long will it take to sell my home?
The national average time that a home spends on the market (as of January 2022) is 19 days, according to Anna Bahney at CNN.com. Since no two homes and no two real estate markets are identical, the speed at which…
Renting vs Buying a Home
When Americans consider whether to rent or buy a home, affordability is top-of-mind. Perceptions of affordability, however, don’t meet reality, according to a recent survey by Freddie Mac. “More than 80% of renters now view renting as more affordable than…
How much can I borrow for a loan on a house?
In a perfect world, we could walk into a mortgage lender’s office and tell the folks there how much we think we can afford to pay for a home each month and they’d hand over the money to buy the…
3 things to know about the appraisal process
Whether you are buying or selling a home, the appraisal is the most critical aspect of the process. No matter how carefully the seller’s agent researched the current market, no matter how much the buyer is willing to spend on…
The 4 basics of spring cleaning
The Washington Post calls spring cleaning “the annual guilt trip.” The tradition traces its history to the days when homes were lit and heated with kerosene, wood, coal and oil. When the weather warmed and the sun shone, women would…
Why NOW is the time to make your real estate move
The latest housing market statistics show continued good news for home sellers. The nationwide median sale price in March increased 13.5% from March 2021 to a record-breaking $405,000 (Monthly Housing Trends Report). During this time period, sellers, on average, received…
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