Think a whole-house inspection is enough?
Due diligence: it’s a fancy way of saying that a homebuyer should not depend on the word of the seller (even though, legally, the seller…
Author: Eric & Debra Ross
Gardening ideas for a condo balcony
Garden envy – a common malady of the condo dweller who longs for a patch of dirt in which to work his or her botanic…
Lock down your furniture for kids’ safety
Even brand-new moms know to put those plastic things in electrical outlets and to child-proof cupboards that contain hazardous materials. What is less well known, however,…
Make your neighbors disappear with privacy landscaping
When looking at homes for sale, how much is privacy worth to you? If you place a premium on not feeling like you live in…
Sunshine and fresh air: 4 spring cleaning hacks
With the official start of spring in less than one week, it’s time to fling open the windows, let out that stuffy winter air and…
How to determine whether that house you have your eye on will increase in value
Impulse buying. Think it only applies to the grocery store? Sadly, folks who have a tendency to live for today often choose even financial investments…
3 things to know about buying new construction
When homebuilders stop building, inventories of homes for sale dwindle and we end up in a tight sellers’ market. While there are many reasons for…
5 tips for choosing a closing date
One of the decisions you’ll need to make when you make an offer to purchase a home is the closing date. Yes, it goes into…
3 reasons to consider a pre-sale home inspection
Picture this: You find the perfect buyer for your home. The offer is clean, the buyer is making few demands and the transaction begins humming…
Consider the commute before saying “ok” to the house
If your commute to work takes 25 minutes, congratulations – you’re average, according to a 2009 study by the United States Census Bureau. Commuting to…