If you are buying a new home you may find yourself reviewing the offer paperwork and coming across something called “title insurance.” While title insurance is pretty standard in most real estate transactions, it can be confusing for new homebuyers. Here is a quick overview of exactly what title insurance is, and why you and […]
The housing market is on fire these days and in many cities and towns you may find yourself in a bidding war for the house you want. Listings are at some of the lowest rates ever seen and growing demand has led to both quickly rising home prices as well as multiple offers coming in […]
If you are considering putting your home on the market one thing you may be worried about is its condition. If it’s been a few years (or decades) since you have shown it some love and updated the interior or exterior you may be concerned that your house will show poorly and sit on the […]
Shopping for a new home is always a challenge and fraught with pitfalls. While the house may look perfect on paper there can be major expenses lurking in the walls or mechanicals. It’s always a good idea to check into the history of the home before closing on any house. Luckily there is a tool […]
Moving to a new town is always difficult, but that challenge becomes even more complicated when you have school age children. In addition to factoring in commute times, your budget, and what part of your new town you want to live in you also need to research school options and find the best school district […]
Summer time is one of the best times to sell your home. If you are considering putting your home on the market you may be reluctant to finally tackle a few home upgrades. While this reluctance certainly makes sense, you won’t be living in the home for much longer, it can end up being a […]
Selling a house can be difficult but it’s a necessity if you are moving your family to a new city or town, or just want a new place to call home. Despite the difficulty, plenty of us will be putting our houses on the market this spring. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) […]
Buying a new house is a major expense and prices seem to go up every year. According to the Census Bureau the median sales price of a home in the United States was $278,800 in 2015. Unfortunately, the sales price is just the beginning of the expenses when it comes to home ownership. Buying a […]
Shopping for a house can be a difficult and stressful time and in some cases it is possible to forget a few key things during the process. Before you make an offer and sign your name on the dotted line there are a few questions that you should ask your real estate agent and the […]
There are few things more exciting in life than buying a house. When they hand over the keys to your brand new home the thrill can be intoxicating but don’t let all of the excitement go to your head, reviewing your home insurance needs have never been more important. In most cases, your new home […]