HOW DOES A HOME INSPECTION WORK?
A home inspection is part of many real estate transactions. Here’s how it works.1. The inspector walks through the house to assess its condition and look for major problems.2....
11 STEPS TO DOWNSIZING YOUR HOUSE
Suddenly, a place that was perfect for you a decade or two ago might feel cavernous. If you’re starting to dream about trading in your rambling old house for a smaller cottage or new condo, here are the...
SHOULD YOU MANAGE YOUR OWN VACATION RENTAL?
People have been buying vacation rental properties to generate extra income for decades, but the emergence of Airbnb and other websites that let you book private rooms or entire private homes directly online...
HOW TO NAIL SELLER PRICING?
When a seller gets ready to list a house on the market, chances are they’ve got dollar signs dancing in their heads, and that might be a problem for an honest real estate agent who doesn’t want to...
WHAT’S A BPO AND WHY WOULD I NEED ONE?
There are a lot of acronyms in real estate — and they don’t always make sense to people outside of the industry. If you’ve heard of a BPO but you aren’t sure what it is or why you might...
The Hidden Costs of Owning a Vacation Home
Who doesn't love the idea of collecting rent on a home in a beautiful vacation-friendly location -- and visiting for free when there aren't any guests? It's a lovely concept, but there are several "hidden"...