Discrimination in Mortgage Lending
There was a time in our country’s history when discrimination in lending was blatant and rampant. In the 1930s, for instance, Americans of color were…
Author: Eric Ross
Knowledge: The antidote for homebuyer panic
“Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make,” is one of the first “tips” you’ll receive when surfing the internet for…
Don’t make these 6 mistakes when applying for a mortgage
There’s a road you will head down when you first decide that it’s time to buy a home. Before taking even the first step, you’ll…
Real estate lingo defined: What is due diligence?
After a long, grueling search, including several overheated bidding wars, Jim and Claire found the California home of their dreams. They were ecstatic when their…
How to survive – and win – during the spring homebuying season
Working with first-time buyers and those on tight budgets during last spring’s overheated sellers’ market was heartbreaking. So many offers made and so many passed…
Mistakes to avoid when hiring a roofer
While the average nationwide cost to replace a roof is $7,269, according to homeadvisor.com, costs vary by region, size of the roof and other factors.…
Don’t Wait—Create a Home Inventory for Insurance Now!
In 2017, a total of 16 disasters in the United States caused an estimated $306 billion in damage, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
Furnish your new home without breaking the bank
Walking into your new home for the first time may be a bit jolting. Unless it was vacant when you purchased it, the home will…
Is mold lurking in your home?
Mold – it’s unsightly (when it’s visible) and it’s unhealthy – and, if it’s in our homes, it is present in every breath we take.Many…
7 critical aspects of buying farm or ranch property
When the home you want to buy is merely a shelter to retreat to after a day spent ranching or farming the land surrounding it,…