Whether you’re buying your first home or moving after a period in your house, you may not be familiar with the very specific and very important basic language of real estate transactions. Here is a brief glossary to help you get started and understand the intricacies of your home purchase. When you are looking for […]
Home buying is a complicated process, so most people spend time preparing themselves by getting to know the market and researching a good team. Research can only take you so far, though. Here are some things that might surprise you during your home buying process. The paperwork. After the bad lending habits that led to […]
(NewsUSA) – Signs of spring often include flowers sprouting out of the ground, leaves emerging on trees, increased animal activity and a general feeling of renewal. However, one of the more unpleasant signs that spring has sprung is the emergence of termites. As this is the time of year termites come out in search of […]
(NewsUSA) – The “fiscal cliff” was averted, but what does this mean to homeowners? The answer: a lot. The bill, signed into affect on Jan. 2, restricts tax rates from increasing and, among other things, reinstates and extends tax credits for qualifying energy-efficient home upgrades between Jan. 1, 2012 through Dec. 31, 2013. Homeowners can […]
(NewsUSA) – When it comes to offering a sense of security to our children in an uncertain world, familiarity in the home is key, starting in their bedroom, where simple consistencies in surroundings — added to a healthy routine — can make a big difference. Here are some tips for decorating your child’s room from […]
(NewsUSA) – Spring doesn’t officially begin until March 20, but the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) advises homeowners that it’s not too early to take stock of the damage their homes may have sustained during the winter months. Typically, the winter weather trio of ice, snow and wind leave houses full of new cracks and […]
(NewsUSA) – Foreclosures and high maintenance costs mean that new homes go up for sale faster than you can say “down market.” And what is great for buyers -; more homes to choose from -; means that sellers need to distinguish their properties from the rest of the crowd. Home staging, or temporarily redesigning a […]
(NewsUSA) – First-time homebuyers, more than any other demographic, stand to benefit the most in today’s real estate market. In fact, a recent survey commissioned by Move.com reveals that 23 percent of adults plan to purchase a home in the next five years and that more than half of them (53.5 percent) will be first-time […]
(NewsUSA) – Okay, don’t panic. If you’re one of those homeowners who’s been moaning about how hard it’s been trying to sell your house, your bargaining power — you remember that concept, right? — hasn’t been completely devastated just because a flood of new foreclosures is expected to hit the market as a result of […]
(BPT) – More and more households have extended family living together under one roof, and the tight fit has some families in the market for a larger home. From 2007 to 2009, there was a 10.5 percent increase in multigenerational homes that translates to 51 million Americans, or 16.7 percent of the population, who lived […]
