Essential Components of the Home Tool Kit
A well-equipped home tool kit is not just for weekend warriors and do-it-yourself types. Hanging a picture, tightening a cabinet door, or assembling a Swedish-built cabinet are all moments when one mi...
5 Ways to Verify Your Real Estate Agent is Experienced
Regardless of whether you are a buyer or seller, using an experienced real estate agent is important to the success of your transaction. Yet, how do you know if the agent truly has the experience they claim? While there’s a case to be made th...
Hunting for a New Home? Don’t Wait Until Saturday!
The idealized vision of a leisurely Saturday morning reviewing open houses and plotting the day’s tours over lattes and croissants is a thing of the past. While popping into the local open house might be fun for the casual looker, if you ar...
Property Liens That Can Stop The Sale
A common reason for a home sale to fall through is the presence of property liens. Often the sellers are not even aware they have a lien on their home and the delay caused by having them removed can cause a qualified buyer to look elsewhere.
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What Stays with The Home?
More than one seller has been surprised to find that their favorite chandelier is
not theirs to take when they move. First-time home sellers might be especially
confused when confronted with an exclusion form presented by their agent, but under...
Benefits of Downsizing After Retirement
Retirement - what an exciting new phase of life! For those ready to make this change, downsizing their home is an important decision. While the thought of
leaving the family home can be emotional, there are significant benefits that can enhance...
Home Inspections For Sellers: How To Prepare
Some HighlightsIf you’re thinking about selling your house, it’s important to know what the home inspection is and what inspectors look for.As supply grows and buyers regain negotiation power, you may find you want to do some select repairs...
Where Will You Go After You Sell?
If you’re planning to sell your house and move, you probably know there’s been a shortage of options available. But here’s the good news: the supply of homes for sale has grown in a lot of markets this year – and that’s not just exist...
Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High
Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability.
Helpful Negotiation Tactics for Today’s Housing Market
If you haven’t already heard, homebuyers are regaining some negotiating power in today’s market.