Places and Spaces
May 12, 2019
When we consider buying an item, we naturally go through a research process prior to making our decision. We ask our friends and family members who […]
April 26, 2019
In a recent Insights Blog, CoreLogic reported that rent prices have skyrocketed since 2005. Meanwhile, the typical mortgage payment has actually decreased. “CoreLogic’s national rent index was up 36% […]
March 23, 2019
For-sale listings with cool, neutral wall colors sell for more money, according to Zillow analysis.
March 16, 2019
The latest reports indicate that homeownership is still cheaper than renting in the United States.
March 9, 2019
Are you planning on buying a home this year? Show homeowners that you are serious about buying by getting pre-approved for a mortgage!
December 15, 2018
Title insurance can be one of those things that someone says you need when you buy a home, but you don’t understand why.
May 19, 2018
A fenced-in yard. Double sinks. A wrap-around porch. An open floor plan. Solar panels. There are just so many things we want our new home to have. However, […]
May 12, 2018
For empty nesters and others, moving into a smaller space can mean less maintenance and a welcome bump in discretionary income. But what to keep and […]
May 9, 2018
Ugh. Moving, right? Packing, coordinating, updating contacts and everything that goes along with it is time consuming in itself. Managing to squeeze it all in when […]
May 4, 2018
Today’s Ask the Expert column features Dan Steward, president of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. Q: Should sellers get a home inspection to help the mortgage process […]
May 1, 2018
If you’ve been thinking about buying a second home, now is a good time to take the leap. Mortgage rates are still historically low. But there […]
April 26, 2018
Long after first seeing the home of your dreams and deciding to buy it, and just before getting the keys to it, comes the closing process. […]
April 15, 2018
While more buyers now use the Internet to gain access to listings, or available properties for sale, it is still a good idea to use an […]
April 9, 2018
A backyard pool can look like a lot of fun when you’re house-hunting. Summer days full of swimming and splashing around your pool can be great […]
April 1, 2018
A minor kitchen remodel such as changing hardware, resurfacing cabinets and other minor improvements can earn a return on investment of 83 percent, according to the […]
March 29, 2018
Whether it’s embarrassment or a messy home sale transaction you want to avoid, clearing up some title restrictions before a home sale can make both less […]
March 24, 2018
It protects them should you default on the loan, especially if you fail to make payments in the early years of the loan when more is […]
March 18, 2018
Good restaurants aren’t the only amenities worth looking for in a neighborhood. You can remodel a home, but there are some things about a neighborhood you […]
March 14, 2018
Financially, there’s more to buying a home than the purchase price—sometimes much more. After the down payment, and once your closing costs and monthly mortgage payments […]
March 10, 2018
Certainly, but it takes a lot of determination and time to find a real bargain. But if you are adamant, here are some likely targets to […]
March 6, 2018
If you’re a first-time homeowner, the odds are good you will soon be ready for the fun and responsibility of owning your first dog. If you’re […]
March 4, 2018
Buying a condominium can be a smart start to being a homebuyer, without many of the maintenance hassles of owning a detached home. Insurance through the […]
March 2, 2018
New listings always capture the interest of real estate agents and current buyers, especially when they are well priced. As your local real estate professional, I […]