Appraisal problems in a hot real estate market

Real estate markets aren’t static. But, when a market is as “hot” as the current one, it presents problems for homebuyers and sellers.When a lender’s…

Learn about 3 hidden household hazards

When you bought your home you most likely had a home inspector visit to find out what, if anything, is wrong with it.The professional home…

Autumn in the garden

Summer 2020 brought record-breaking heat, leaving many home gardens in tatters.In fact, “July 2020 has tied for second-hottest July on record for the globe,” according…

Working on the house? Talk to your insurance agent first

The folks at Pew Research released the results of a recent poll that shows “Half of adults who say they lost a job due to…

The Best Ways to Get a Shine on a Laminate Floor

It’s difficult to believe when looking at it, but a laminate floor is actually just a photograph of wood.This picture is generally attached to melamine…

Tips to create the ideal home-study space for your child

One of the biggest questions during the COVID-19 crisis is whether or not schools should reopen. It’s challenging to keep up with school closures on…

There’s more to buying a home than taking on a monthly mortgage payment

There are good reasons that homebuyers are counselled to see a lender early in the homebuying process. Yes, he or she will let you know…

Is Halloween cancelled this year?

There are Halloween folks and then there are those among us who can take it or leave it. Oh, and a handful of downright scrooges…

Most common defects found during the home inspection

There are two points in every home sale that have both the buyer and the seller chewing their fingernails: the appraisal and the home inspection.…

Home buying 101

Wouldn’t it be great if high schools and colleges actually taught real-world concepts? The phrase “Kids don’t come with an owner’s manual” wouldn’t exist and…