There are some secret formulas to getting your home sold quickly. And, if you want to make sure that your home doesn’t linger on the market there are a few simple decorative touches that can help. On the flip side, there are some decorative items that will leave...

What are contingent offers? A contingent offer is an offer made by a prospective homebuyer to a seller. Conditions are attached to this offer that must be met before the sale can be completed. If the criteria are not met, buyers are entitled to a refund of their...

It’s important to recognize the silent yet serious signs of electrical problems at home. Here are some quiet clues to look for, if found in your home there could be a problem: Hot Outlets The outlet itself should never get hot. So if you notice heat on an outlet...

You’re all set to buy your dream home. Today, the seller’s market has lots of buyers finding their dream home too. Many of you are looking at the same home. How can you win the fight in a bidding war for the home of your dreams?  Here are a few strategies that will...

There are several reasons why many homeowners think about downsizing to a smaller living space. Perhaps your reason is cashing in on the savings for retirement. Maybe you’ve always wanted to live in a cool modern high-rise apartment. Or maybe all the kids are gone and...

You have bought a new home and you are so excited to move in and get going on making it your own. But then, during the home inspection, your inspector finds an issue - maybe even several issues.  In this situation, it is common to hear people say "the house failed...

One of the first things that people often ask a home inspector is how long the inspection will take. It's an important question too - because it answers a lot of other questions. It answers how long you will need to take off of work to be at the inspection, or at the...

If you are thinking of buying a home that is a fixer-upper, then you might be able to get that home for a discount - but then you still have to make repairs. That's where the 203K loan comes in. It allows you to buy a home that may be in an awesome location and just...

When the housing market heats up and the number of homes for sale begins to tighten some buyers are tempted to make an offer on a home without seeing it first. When the competition for a home is so great and multiple offers abound, buying an unseen home might seem...

After you have had a home inspection, then oftentimes you will need to have a contractor (or several) provide estimates on issues that may have been found. What does this part of the transaction entail? This is an important part of the process. While the home...