10 Questions You Need to Ask Your Contractor Before You Hire Them

10 Questions You Need to Ask Your Contractor Before You Hire Them

Hiring the right contractor can mean the difference between a successful remodeling project and a nightmare. The contractor is responsible for hiring the best tradesmen, budgeting, ordering raw materials, timing, and much more.  Before you meet with a contractor, it’s important to prepare. Not only 

Avoid Short Term Rental Home Mistakes Before You Buy

Avoid Short Term Rental Home Mistakes Before You Buy

The short-term rental (STR) market has exploded since the Covid-19 pandemic. As America’s workforce raced home, people realized that they could work from anywhere. This, coupled with the desire to isolate oneself and family from other people during vacations, created a strong demand for STR 

Buyer’s “Love Letters” – Should You Read Them When Selling Your Home?

Buyer’s “Love Letters” – Should You Read Them When Selling Your Home?

Selling a home can be an emotional experience. As the seller, you want to make sure that the buyer loves the home as much as you do and will take care of it. In other words, you’re looking for the perfect buyer with the perfect 

Understanding FHA-Approved Condos

Understanding FHA-Approved Condos

In order to use FHA financing to buy a condo, the condominium project must meet the eligibility requirements of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). FHA-insured loans offer some significant benefits for the home buyer, such as lower down payment requirements and reduced lender fees, and 

5 Important Things to Consider Before Buying a Fixer-Upper Home

5 Important Things to Consider Before Buying a Fixer-Upper Home

Purchasing a fixer-upper property can be an exciting and rewarding experience. HGTV is filled with programs of amateurs knocking down walls and tiling bathroom floors. The fact is that this is much harder than it looks and before diving headfirst into this kind of project, 

Market Signal to Watch For in Real Estate

Market Signal to Watch For in Real Estate

The housing market has been crazy over the past few years. While there have always been periods of ups and downs, buyer’s markets and seller’s markets, yet the frenetic pace and swings since the start of the pandemic has had everyone on edge. Now that 

Seller Concession Limits

Seller Concession Limits

The real estate market is shifting. In some areas of the country, it has flipped to a strong buyer’s market. Sellers challenged by this change are looking for creative ways to attract buyers. In addition, buyers suddenly in the driver’s seat are asking for more 

Are Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Making a Comeback?

Are Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Making a Comeback?

Homebuyers have had a rough time lately. First, the frenzied housing market stymied so many offers and caused frustration due to lack of inventory. Now that the pace and prices are starting to drop, interest rates have ticked up to alarming levels. While some buyers 

Is My House Up to Code?

Is My House Up to Code?

Building codes change over time and for people who have owned their homes for a long time, they may not know if their home is out of code and if so, does it matter.  Building codes and violations from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and focus on 

9 Solar-Powered Products You Need Now

9 Solar-Powered Products You Need Now

The solar panel industry has mushroomed over the past few years. Almostevery homeowner has at least considered adding solar panels to theirhome to take advantage of the energy savings they promise. But reducingenergy consumption with solar does not stop at solar panels on the roof.