Real Estate

Fundamentals

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 →

Home Buyer Regrets Are A Reality

Home buyers have regrets about the home they purchase. That’s the reality of home buying. There will be regrets. Hopefully, they’ll be regrets you can learn to live happily with. more →

Buy a Home

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 →

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 →

Maintaining Your Hot Water Heater

Water heaters generally have a lifespan of 8-12 years, but as with anything, the better care you take of it, the longer it will last. There are several easy “set it and forget it” tips that you can use with … more →