Research Can Be Revealing
Real estate transactions can be complex and often require the expertise of many different people, from lenders to licensed contractors. Realtors can help you navigate…
Tag: Real estate
Maybe Slower is Better
As a board member of a statewide organization, I must sign an annual confidentiality agreement. This year, rather than signing a paper document, I received…
Selling One Home to Buy Another
Oftentimes, I share real estate information from the perspective of either the buyer or the seller, but what if you’re both? Unless you’re a first-time…
Should I Sign the Arbitration Clause?
If your Realtor seems cagey about advising you on certain aspects of your purchase agreement, they may be navigating that tricky line between supporting you…
Free Advice Isn’t Free
Recently, an experienced Realtor shared a story that is all too familiar. A community member, let’s call him Joe, approached her asking for advice about…
What Homebuyers Need to Know
When it comes to buying a home, it’s important to know exactly what you’re buying, its condition, and all the expenses you’ll be expected to…
Is a Housing Bubble About to Burst?
Folks have been asking whether they should be concerned about a housing bubble bursting like it did in 2008. Rest assured--there is no housing bubble.…
Not-So-Simple Questions
Many people want simple answers to their simple questions, but sometimes that is not possible. In real estate, as in so many things in life,…
Using Buydowns to Reduce Interest Rates
To qualify for a home loan, you’ve got to convince a lender that you’re worth the risk. Lenders look at the size of the loan…
How Does Inflation Affect My Ability to Buy a House?
This is one of my favorite quotes from my all-time favorite president:“Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber, and…