The Importance of Real Estate in Your Estate Plan
Estate planning is something we all have to face in life. The sooner you can start planning the better. The older you are, the more important it becomes to have […]
How Home Affordability Impacts Buying, Selling and Renting Trends
In our previous article, we talked about the effects of high mortgage rates on the real estate market. [Click here to read the full article.] We touched on the subject […]
How Rising Mortgage Rates Are Affecting Home Buyers
Many economic experts predicted mortgage rates might start coming down in 2023. Unfortunately, that has not happened yet. If anything, they continue to rise. Average rates have been well over […]
Affordable Ways to Add Value to Your Home
Are you looking to make some upgrades around your home without breaking the bank? There are some simple and affordable ways you can add value to your house. You don’t […]
Which Real Estate Documents Should I Keep (and for How Long)?
Quick answer: Keep your closing statement, deed, title insurance policy, and mortgage payoff documents permanently. Tax-related records like your settlement statement, capital improvement receipts, and 1099-S should be kept for […]
How to Buy or Sell a House When You Are a Partial Owner
This actually happens more than you might think. You find yourself in a situation where you need to sell a house, but you don’t have full ownership of the property. […]
Home Safety Tips and Technology for Today’s Homeowners
When you own a home, safety and security are very important. You want to protect yourself, your loved ones and your precious belongings from theft, natural disasters and other damage. […]
The Importance of Real Estate Negotiation Skills
It’s no secret that real estate is a transaction-based business. We are helping our clients buy and sell homes. Many important details need to be facilitated to make this happen, […]
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
Having a mortgage is a big part of being a homeowner for most Americans. Getting a home loan is the only way most of us can afford to purchase a […]
Housing Challenges Caused by Hybrid Work Environments
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, a vast majority of office-based businesses switched to remote work environments. It wasn’t safe or practical to have people coming into an office […]