What’s it worth? 3 questions about value-boosting home characteristics

Of the many questions we field from homeowners thinking of selling their homes, the most frequent starts with “What’s it worth?” Of course they’re referring…

4 tips to make small rooms look larger

Sure, “tiny homes” are now a fact of life in the real estate world. No, they aren’t the rage some would have you think, but…

3 factors that may impact the sales price of your home

You can make all the necessary repairs to your home, clean it, stage it, maybe even remodel it. But there are some factors that may…

Buying a condo with an FHA-backed loan

Most home sales go through without a hitch but there is always a chance that one will hit a snag somewhere along the line. Many…

What you need to know about the FHA home appraisal

It’s safe to say anyone who was in the market to buy a home last year knows that 2016 was a hot and heavy sellers’…

What are you talking about? Real estate terms explained

Remember that first day on a new job when it sounded as if your colleagues were speaking a different language? Most industries have their own…

What every homebuyer needs to know about mortgage rates

Will they go up again? It’s the top-of-mind question for lenders, real estate professionals and real estate consumers. When interest rates take a hike, the…

Smart home features: Are they worth the splurge?

In only three years, the number of Americans who claim to understand what a smart home is has jumped 53 percent, according to a Finn…

Mother’s Day: It’s not supposed to be a Hallmark holiday

This Sunday we celebrate Mother’s Day and, like many holidays, it took the work of one tireless promoter to bring Mother’s Day to life. Her…

Are you a water waster? Water your lawn the right way

 Ah, May – it’s that time of year that our gardens explode and those of us itching to get out and get dirty are in…