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If you’re hiring someone to inspect the home you want to buy, or you’re a seller trying to find out if there are any hidden problems that need fixing before you put your home on the market, here are five…

Question: I have a question concerning roof replacement when it involves zero lot line homes. (Question continued) This case has four homes sharing common walls between them and all under one continuous roof. The roof is at replacement age and…

Ask any loan officer what they hear from consumers more than any other question is, “What are your rates today?” And that makes perfect sense. Consumers are encouraged to shop around for the best deal and the interest rate is…

Competition is keen in the corporate world. Just think of Apple VS Samsung or The Gap VS J Crew. McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s. How do they make their phones, clothes, and burgers stand apart from each other? The answer…

Looking to boost the value of your home without spending hundreds of thousands of dollars? You can! Making changes in certain rooms, like the kitchen and bathroom, is more beneficial than in others. These simple DIY projects will help increase…

Buyers and sellers typically work with a licensed real estate salesperson or broker. It is important to ascertain if that person is working “for” you (you are the client) or “with” you (you are the customer). Most states will require…

Moths give off “pheromones”, a scent that attracts mates from many miles away. Oh, that it were so easy to attract volunteers at a homeowner association. Just spritz a bit of Eau de Volunteer about and stand back! So what…

There was a lively conversation on our neighborhood Nextdoor last week from someone who was listing his home for sale by owner (FSBO) and wanted to get the word out to neighbors but definitely did NOT want to attract the…

The most important place to feel comfortable is at home. After all, it’s where you spend most of your time and where you have a safe haven. When living with a disability, it’s important to not only feel comfortable but…

When it comes to buying a home, it might seem like minimal credit would look good to lenders. But, the opposite is typically true. Among other things, lenders are looking for a credit history that illustrates a pattern (hopefully a…