This past week the US Census Bureau released their report for December 2018 home sales. Due to the government shutdown, the data was released later than normal. This report is produced in conjunction with the Department of Housing and Urban […]
. If you want to avoid costly home repairs or having to sell your home at a steep discount, then regular home maintenance is a must. Most of the homes we buy and remodel, could have been sold for much […]
It’s the phrase everyone hates to hear when they ask their Realtor® “What do I need to do to sell my home fast?” The standard answer, “Clean and declutter your house”. You don’t have to be a hoarder, for your […]
Summary: Selling as is doesn’t mean the buyer cannot do inspections When selling as is, you should still disclose any problems or defects with the home Selling your home as is, typically means selling for less than if your home […]
Having a successful real estate transaction with your Realtor® requires several parties to be able to work together. Unfortunately, Realtors® are often viewed with the same disdain as used car salesmen. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In […]
If you have inherited a house, you may be wondering if you should sell the home or keep it as a rental property. You might be considering whether or not to buy it yourself from the estate, or to sell […]
Summary: Nearly 50% of the rental properties inspected by one city’s Rental Housing Authority had code violations Rental housing violations can be divided into two groups – priority and non priority Ignoring priority violations can cause your property to be […]
Do you need to sell your home discreetly and quietly? Maybe you need to sell for financial reasons, but don’t need to tell everyone in the neighborhood? Are you trying to avoid nosy neighbors? Do you have a rental property […]
Summary: A home loan is different from your mortgage A mortgage is a lien promising your home as collateral for your home loan Changes in ownership can trigger acceleration clause When you sell a home, your mortgage is paid off […]