5 Tips for DIY Paint Disposal
A lot of DIY projects involve paint. Unfortunately, the majority of them dont use the exact amount of paint that comes in the cans you buy. This leaves you with extra paint that you dont have anything to do with,…
The Post-Inspection Negotiation Two-Step: What You Can Expect
Inspections are an important part of the home-selling process. The home inspector will locate any potential problems with the property, making sure that all involved know whats wrong and what needs to be fixed. What happens then, though? Whose responsibility…
Heating Sources Explained
There are a lot of different options available when it comes to heating your home. Some of them, youre likely really familiar with, while others are newer options that you may not have heard of. Regardless, understanding how different heating…
Expert Advice: 3 Benefits to Owning a Home
Success is something often worth repeating, and Brent Sutherland, aCertified Financial PlannerandReal Estate Investor, has certainly made his way in a momentum-driving direction. Here are 3 tips he shares from a recent piece inBusiness Insideron the benefits of owning real…
7 Reasons to List Your House This Holiday Season
Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to list their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Lets unpack the top reasons why…
Buyers Are Looking Now. Are You Ready to List Your Home?
Inventoryon the market today is low, especially among existing homes in theentry and middle-level tiersof the market. It is hovering well below the 6-month supply typically found in a more normal market, as shown in the graph below:With inventory being…
Selling Your Home in the Off Season
Spring and summer are traditionally seen as the best times to sell your house. Research has actually shown that homes sold during the first half of May tend to sell faster and sell for a higher average price than house…
What Is a Non-Occupying Co-Borrower?
If youre worried about whether you can get a loan on your own, having a co-borrower can take a lot of the stress off. Because there are two people applying for the loan, the lender has a lot more potential…
Deliveries, Security and You
In our modern always-connected world, it seems like were always having packages dropped off from one re-tailer or another. If you receive packages regularly while youre not home, though, you may be setting yourself up for problems. Packages left alone…
Spruce Up Your House for Holiday Hosting
The holiday season is one of the most-traveled periods of the entire year. People drive and fly across the country or around the world to visit friends and loved ones. Its wonderful to have those you care about coming to…