by Melissa Shaw | Sep 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Melissa Shaw | Sep 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Melissa Shaw | Sep 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Melissa Shaw | Sep 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Melissa Shaw | Sep 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...