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

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