Buying and Selling
The Homebuyer’s Ultimate Home Inspection Checklist
While a home inspection isn't a requirement for all buyers, this essential step in making a smart decision about your next home is highly recommended. An experienced, reputable home inspector can help you tell the difference between a... Continue
6 Simple Steps to Prep Your Home to Sell
When it comes to selling a home, as in life, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. That's because home buyers aren't just making rational investment decisions. They're looking for the living room where their child will... Continue
Buying a House: 25 Things I Wish I Knew at 25
For many of us, buying a house was our first glimpse of “adult life.” From finding a new home to moving and settling in, the first-home experience is probably stressful as it is rewarding — with many lessons to learn, sometimes the... Continue
Virtual Real Estate and the Future of Home Buying
If you haven’t bought or sold a home in the past few years, it may surprise you to see just how much the sales environment has been changing.... Continue
10 Cheap Upgrades for a Fast Home Sale
Whether you're planning to downsize now that the kids have moved out or you're ready to move to your ideal retirement location, a few (relatively) quick projects can help you get top dollar for your home without spending a ton of money or... Continue
How Moving Affects Your Auto and Home Insurance
Moving can come with a lot of stress. Not only do you have to figure out moving costs, pack and orchestrate the movers, but you also have to update your address across all relevant forms. Two important things to pay special attention to... Continue
Does the Home You Want to Buy Have Hidden Secrets?
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to keep your secrets. But, if you’re in the market for a new house, your potential home... Continue