In the wake of the hot housing market, it may seem a bit too soon for any home for sale to not attract buyers. But the market is transitioning, and we may start seeing homes sit on the market for…
Easy spring home maintenance chores
Remember when you bought that house and all the “stuff” that comes along with owning it? I promised to be with you every step of the way, both before and after the sale, and here I am, nagging you to…
Step-by-step guide to a successful move
Want to see your friends get really busy real fast? Tell them you need help packing and moving – it’s amazing the assortment of “Oh-I’m-sorry-but-I-have-to’s” that will come up. So, plan on minimal help, unless you hire someone. Even then,…
What you need to know about mortgage interest rates
Interest rates, especially mortgage interest rates, have become the stuff of headlines over the past year. Homebuyers with budgets that put them on the edge of affordability have been forced out of the market and those who are left can…
Planning on selling in spring? Remember what they say about the early bird
It’s right around the corner. As mercurial as the current housing market is, many homeowners are itching to get into the spring market. I understand why spring represents this magical time to so many real estate consumers. It’s the best…
It’s almost spring – let’s add some color to your landscape
Whether you have seeds starting indoors or you plan on buying starts from the nursery, your flowerbed awaits – so let’s get those plants into the ground. Choose the right spot for the right plants Beginner gardeners typically make…
The key to understanding the housing market: There is no such thing as a stupid question
If you’re planning on buying a home this year, you aren’t alone. A new NerdWallet survey finds that “… about 28 million Americans” have plans to buy a home in 2023. That’s the happy news. According to the same survey,…
3 Things to know about the home appraisal
One aspect of a home sale that impacts both seller and buyer equally is the appraisal. A low appraisal can literally bring the transaction to a halt. No matter how carefully the seller’s agent researched the current market, no matter…
What to do when the power goes out
Rolling blackouts, cars hitting transformers, hurricanes; there are numerous causes for power outages. What they have in common is that you’ll have company in your misery because, aside from the non-payment of the power bill, they typically don’t affect just…
What are the disadvantages of a home loan modification?
Home loan modifications are perhaps one of the most controversial topics of the last couple of years. It’s become more of a hot topic since the pandemic and, now, the economic downturn. Folks are having a hard time merely paying…
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