What are Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads?
When you think of your dream home, you probably imagine a structure that fits your needs and exudes your personal style. Maybe it has a large yard or maybe it is more urban. No matter what kind of home fills…
What to Do When Your Purchase Offer Isn’t Accepted
Buying a home can be a stressful process, especially when there is a lot of competition in the market. It can seem like there aren’t any good houses left and any that do become available are snatched up quickly. Here…
Best Projects to DIY in Your Home
Home upgrades are a great way to showcase your personal style and potentially add value to your home. But they can also be costly and take specialized knowledge and skills to execute. Here are a few of the best Do-It-Yourself…
Understanding the Role of Real Estate Transaction Coordinator
It takes a whole team of people to make a real estate deal go from start to finish. Even new home buyers or sellers often expect to work with a real estate agent, a loan officer, and other experts in…
Buying a Home as a Fixer Upper
Chip and Joanna Gaines are back on television with a new season of their popular home renovation show ‘Fixer Upper,’ now titled ‘Fixer Upper: Welcome Home.’ The married couple (contractor and designer) take on old or outdated homes in run…
Understanding Your Cash to Close When Buying a Home
You have saved and saved for a downpayment on a new home and are finally ready to sign all of the paperwork and get the keys. Your lender sends over the final numbers and the cash to close is more…
What Makes a Good Neighborhood?
During the search for a new home, many homeowners ask about the neighborhood that particular properties are in. The neighborhood location is a very important factor when it comes to finding the right home, understanding its value, and recognizing what…
Getting Ready for a Stress-Free Move
Having the keys to your own home in your hand is a huge milestone. Home ownership is something that many people dream about for years and requires hard work to find the perfect house and make your dream a reality…
What to Expect When Your Real Estate Agent is a Dual Agent
Many home buyers and sellers choose to work with a real estate professional, either an agent or a broker, when they purchase or sell a home. This professional knows the ins and outs of the real estate market in their…
Using Unexpected Income for Your Home
If you find yourself with extra money in your bank account courtesy of something like the government-issued COVID checks or tax return from the IRS, it may be tempting to use it to purchase a new gadget or go on…
