9 FIXTURE AND UPGRADE TIPS FOR NEW-CONSTRUCTION HOMES
Building a new home is a perfect opportunity to customize your space according to your own needs and wants, and you’ll have to make lots of decisions. Before you dive into a new construction deal, make...
18 STEPS TO GETTING THROUGH ESCROW
Escrow is a critical component of the home sale that typically takes between 30 and 45 days — but for many buyers it seems to stretch on for centuries. What should you do? 1. Keep a close eye on all...
16 PEOPLE YOU NEED IN YOUR HOMEOWNER NETWORK
Like so many things in life, it’s not what you know; it’s who you know. Find these essential people for your homeowners’ network. Insurance agentTo protect your largest asset from risk,...
19 HOME RENOVATION MISTAKES TO AVOID
Home renovations are more popular than ever before, but this isn’t a journey for the faint of heart. To streamline the process and set yourself up for success, avoid these mistakes: 1. Forgetting...
12 DEEP-CLEANING TIPS FOR NEW HOMEOWNERS
If you’ve never owned a home before, cleaning it from top to bottom for the first time can feel like a daunting task. Here’s a guide to deep-cleaning your house. DeclutterBefore you start...
5 THINGS EVERY BUYER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE MARKET
Buying a new home can be an exciting time. It can also be frustrating and exhausting. To help prepare, here are five important things to know about the market.1. Is it a buyer’s market or seller’s...
18 FACTORS THAT COULD KEEP THE HOUSE FROM SELLING
Selling your house can be an intensely emotional experience in any market, but it’s particularly nerve-wracking when it seems like other homes are going under contract in a matter of days while your...
15 WAYS BUYERS CAN COMPETE WITH ALL-CASH OFFERS
Buyers in cash-offer-heavy areas, take heart. There are ways to compete with those all-cash folks and come out ahead — with the keys to the home of your dreams.1. Make sure you’re preapprovedA...
