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After home inspection, settling on what needs to be repair usually is the last major hurdle for the transaction. Bypassing a home inspection not recommended in most situations. This is the best time prior to closing to discover flaws in the property that could become expensive to correct after be...

First-time home buyers would be better prepared to buy a house if they received up front education on the realities of buying a home. This would help them to be better prepared to handle buyer situations such as: falling in love with a house and then lose the bid after making an offer.  One of th...

The past several months soaring housing prices has brought double-digit gains and locked out many home buyers.  This is especially true for first-time home buyers and caused them to stretch their budgets to a dangerous level.  By August 2021 per National Association of Realtors (NAR) median home ...

Some occupations such as real estate will cause a person to be continuously on the go.  People in these occupations are constantly attending meetings, working with other people in different locations and meeting deadlines, etc.  These types of activities can be good for your mental health.  After...

Parents of many colleges’ students have realized this is a great time to purchase investment property.  Advantages include cutting housing college cost, some expenses are tax deductible, college student can learn how to become manager, and an investment that will appreciate.  By purchasing a home...

Many home buyers have regrets after they buy their new home.  Similar thing happens when seller trying to determine whether to sell their home.  Many sellers ask themselves what if?  Would it be better to wait to sell?  Should I negotiate differently?  Should I make more improvements to my proper...

Counselors of Real Estate provided a list of issues that they expect will affect real estate the greatest during 2021-2022.  The Covid-19 pandemic created changes in multiple areas: remote work and mobility, cybersecurity, supply chain, and price instability.  Below are issues that may be affecte...

Normally, most home inspections are ordered and completed after a home buyer has made an offer on a property and has been accepted by the seller.  At this time, there tends to be much excitement, impatience and anxiety with all parties involved in the transaction.  The concern is: what to do if t...

Your front door should make a statement that fits your personal style and the exterior of your house.  The door should be attractive and inviting to guest.  Choosing the front door, you have several options to choose from, such as: look, design, doors are available in wood, metal or fiberglass wi...

When Spring arrives, there is a lot of work that needs to be done so you can be proud of your lawn and enjoy its beauty the remainder of the year.  This is the time to get the lawn ready for the growing season.  The exact timing depends on the climate in your region.  An indicator is when trees a...