Finding your Ideal Neighborhood

Finding your Ideal Neighborhood

Every other year, the Census Bureau conducts the American Housing Survey. The most recent study finds that the two most popular reasons for choosing a certain neighborhood are how it’s laid out and its proximity to work. What about you? What are your hot...
Why the New NAR Ruling is a Win for Home Buyers and Sellers

Why the New NAR Ruling is a Win for Home Buyers and Sellers

  How the NAR Settlement Will Improve Your Real Estate Experience The real estate market is about to undergo significant changes with the proposed NAR (National Association of Realtors) Settlement. As a seasoned realtor with over 20 years in the industry,...
Who Pays for Pest Inspections for FHA Loans?

Who Pays for Pest Inspections for FHA Loans?

Evidence of termites and other wood-destroying pests can bring a home sale transaction to an abrupt halt. These pests typically go undetected for long periods of time and can undermine the structure of a house so homebuyers are justifiably anxious to have the home...
HOA? Beware the Rules and Regulations!

HOA? Beware the Rules and Regulations!

If you’ve never purchased a home in a managed community (“managed” as in overseen by a homeowner association or HOA), you probably have no idea what will be included in the package of HOA documents you’ll be receiving. That’s ok, at this...
Everything you need to Know about Home Warranties

Everything you need to Know about Home Warranties

Whether a home warranty is worth the paper it’s written on is a matter of debate. Some people in the real estate, financial and consumer protection industries laud them. Then there are those who say not to waste your money on a home warranty. One of these is...