Time to downsize? Check out the incredible advantages
In 1973, the median U.S. home size was 1,525 square feet. Since then, builders have gradually increased the square footage of the homes they construct.In…
Author: Eric Ross
Fall: Time to plant those mums!
Fall mums, also known as garden mums, used to be commonly known as chrysanthemums. They are available in many colors and sizes, are easy to…
Tips to close your pool
Summer 2020 and 2021 saw the sale of pools, and homes with pools, skyrocket. In July of this year, “… a basic vinyl in-ground pool…
Thinking about home renovations? Read this first
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to perform home improvement projects before you put your home on the market. In fact, some fixes are mandatory.When you’re…
Low income? Yes, you can buy a home
Despite what many first-time mortgage shoppers imagine, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae aren’t members of the cast of “The Beverly Hillbillies.”They are both what are…
Should I buy a home with a septic system?
When looking at homes for sale you may see in the listing description that a home isn’t on “city services.”What this means is that the…
The lead based paint disclosure
Among the many forms you’ll be asked to sign when you buy a home is the Lead Based Paint disclosure. I’ve seen many clients give…
What questions should I ask real estate agents?
Seven in 10 real estate consumers work with the first real estate agent they interview, according to studies by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).I…
Pets have accidents: Here’s how to clean them from carpet
Statistics; you gotta love them.According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 38.4% of American households are home to a dog, while 25.4% have cats.That’s a…
How to compete against cash homebuyers and win
Got cash?If not, and you’re in the market to buy a home, you are at a distinct disadvantage.The volume of cash buyers in the market…