Don’t Forget the Change Orders

It’s just a piece of paper, often only one sheet and different companies write it up different ways. Yet when needed, the change order could prove the only thing that stands between you and hundreds or thousands of dollars’ worth of misunderstanding-or worse, unauthorized work that inflates the price of a project. This addendum to [...]

By |2017-11-28T23:59:32-04:00June 25th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on Don’t Forget the Change Orders

Get Smart about Credit Card Debt

Credit card debt is the third largest source of household debt, behind only mortgages and student loans. According to Equifax, the average credit card balance is about $1,244 per card. “Credit cards are a significant source of debt for millions of Americans, and that’s why it’s so important to develop the knowledge and skills to [...]

By |2017-11-29T00:01:33-04:00June 23rd, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on Get Smart about Credit Card Debt

Studies Show How Consumers Misjudge Home Values

Encouraged by strong price increases and hot sales this spring, increasing numbers of owners are listing their homes for sale. But chances are good that millions of owners are making wrong assumptions about the value of their homes, according to two new studies. Wrong valuation assumptions can lead to bad decisions about whether to sell, [...]

By |2017-11-29T00:05:41-04:00June 16th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on Studies Show How Consumers Misjudge Home Values

Why Go Solar?

Solar power is finally entering the residential real estate mainstream in America after years in the wilderness. The heady growth conjures up the images of solar rooftop panels sprouting up as a common sight from West Coast to East Coast and points in between. Futurist Ray Kurzweil, a noted inventor and director of engineering at [...]

By |2017-11-29T00:35:45-04:00June 9th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers|Comments Off on Why Go Solar?

Summertime Home Maintenance Reminders

Summer begins this month, so it’s time to start your summer home maintenance checklist. Even if you are not considering selling your home, there are plenty of summer home maintenance projects needed to keep your home in optimum condition. These are some of the suggestions provided by Jim Giuffre, a local home inspector. Interior [...]

By |2020-03-23T17:20:53-04:00June 5th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on Summertime Home Maintenance Reminders

5 Government Policies You Should Know Before Buying a Home

FOX Business Network’s Trish Regan, host of the Intelligence Report, weighs in the top 5 government policies that everyone should know before buying their first home: Hold on to your home for 2 years. If you sell after 24 months, you’ll be exempt from capital gains taxes up to $250,000 for a single person and [...]

By |2017-11-29T00:39:59-04:00June 2nd, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on 5 Government Policies You Should Know Before Buying a Home

5 Signs That it is Time to Sell Your Home

Thoughts of putting your home on the market and moving up, down, or out of dodge all together have probably crossed your mind over the years. Choosing to sell is a big decision, a decision that requires careful consideration to a variety of factors, both lifestyle and financial. To help you think through your [...]

By |2020-04-09T14:24:49-04:00May 19th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on 5 Signs That it is Time to Sell Your Home

Questions Buyers Should Ask Before Hiring a Broker

What should buyers search for in a real estate professional to ensure success? Buyers benefit from specific real estate information, tailored processes, and customized service delivery related to their individual needs and goals, strengths and weaknesses. Generalizations can be misleading since each real estate property, each buyer, and the resulting transaction are unique, and, [...]

By |2020-04-09T11:49:07-04:00May 14th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on Questions Buyers Should Ask Before Hiring a Broker

8 Misconceptions of Home Buyers and Sellers

Most home buyers and sellers start the process filled with questions. Though it may seem like a tall task, educate yourselves about the ins and outs of the process and find the right agent to assist you with your goals. Below your will learn about some of the common misconceptions about buying and selling [...]

By |2020-04-09T14:40:23-04:00May 8th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on 8 Misconceptions of Home Buyers and Sellers

The Empty Nest is Reality for Millions of Baby Boomers Every Year

The Empty nest, that tranquil, far-off place harried parents dream about. An idyllic state where the kids are grown and on their own, couples reacquaint and long-deferred leisure fills hours once claimed by domestic obligation. Whether reality fulfills those dreamy expectations, the empty nest is a new reality for millions of Baby Boomers every [...]

By |2020-04-09T16:09:53-04:00May 7th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers|Comments Off on The Empty Nest is Reality for Millions of Baby Boomers Every Year