Selling an Out-of-state Home
Whether you’re selling an inherited property, a second home, or your own home after moving out of state, handling a long-distance property transaction can be challenging. But with good professional…
Sellers: Don’t Be Surprised by Repairs
Repairs or replacements that the homebuyer requires to be completed before closing on the sale of your home can blindside you if you’re not prepared. While any unforeseen expenses are…
How to Avoid Homebuyer’s Remorse
A recent survey of homebuyers who purchased a home in 2021 and 2022 found that 72% had buyer’s remorse. Thirty-one percent paid over asking price, a median of $65,000; 36% made offers…
Keep Heating Costs Down This Winter
In fall 2022, the National Energy Assistance Directors Association warned that heating costs will be the highest in 10 years as households pay nearly 18% more this winter. Between the 2020-21 and…
Advice for First-time Homebuyers
First-time homebuyers are discouraged by high home prices, higher interest rates and continuing inflation. According to the National Association of REALTORS, by mid-2022, first-timers made up only 26% of all homebuyers,…
How to Care for Your Home’s Fixtures
If you’re like many first-time homeowners, you may be watching your pennies by using the same cleaner on all your countertops, stainless appliances, porcelain sinks and tubs and other fixtures.…
Can the Seller Break a Purchase Contract?
It’s a common scenario in a hot market – the buyer has their next home within their grasp, but then the seller backs out of the contract. How can this…
Home Decorating Trends Making a Comeback
Sooner or later, all interior design trends change, and often in the opposite direction. After years of cool minimalism, homeowners are turning toward warmer, cozier colors, fabrics, and wall coverings…
Risky Loans Tempt Homebuyers
As mortgage interest rates rise, homebuyers like you may be wishing for easier, cheaper loans to obtain, but any loan that isn’t conventional or government-guaranteed could put you at greater…