Real Estate

Fundamentals

What You Should Know Before Buying A Condominium

Condos were once thought of as homes that attracted singles or couples, often without children. But today, condos are growing in popularity and attracting families of all sizes. Condos can be an excellent choice for the right buyers. Here are … more →

Some Dangerous Conditions Are Just Plain Obvious

A California Appellate Court has ruled in favor of a real estate company that was being sued for negligence. more →

3 Steps To A More Secure Home

More than 75 percent of Americans are concerned about the security of their home more →

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Finance

Three Percent Or 20 Percent – Which Is The Smarter Down Payment Strategy?

The minimum down payment on an FHA loan is 3.5 percent, which makes it a popular choice among those who don’t have the funds for a large down payment (and also those who don’t meet the higher credit score requirements … more →

A smarter way to buy a home

A conventional loan is a mortgage from a lender that is not completely backed by the federal government. more →

Losing Your Earnest Money

The contract I just signed to purchaser a house says, “If the buyer defaults, the earnest money will be forfeited to the seller. more →

Focus on a single element to get the feel of a remodel for less investment

(BPT) – Dreaming of a renovation but lacking the time and resources for a full upgrade? You might be able to refresh your space by focusing your efforts on individual elements that have the most impact. This growing interior design … more →

Turn your basic backyard into an outdoor oasis

(BPT) – Summer’s in full swing, but are you truly making the most of it? Creating a vibrant outdoor space can expand the living area of your home, while providing a unique venue for entertaining or relaxation, allowing you to … more →

Chimney Liners: Does Your Home Have One – Do You Even Need One?

You rely on your chimney being safe. Whether you use your fireplace for wood-burning fires, you have a furnace that vents through your chimney, you utilize a wood stove or gas insert, your chimney needs to be able to handle … more →