An appraisal gap describes the difference between the sales price and the lower amount of the appraisal required by the…
Builders of new homes offer or are required to warrant their work for a specified period. Municipal inspections are generally…
Like opening and closing a faucet increases and decreases the water flow, lowering interest rates increases home sales and raising…
Homeowners may be totally unaware that their home has an unpleasant odor. It can be unrecognizable to them but immediately…
You are probably aware that Federal law entitles you to a free copy of your credit report annually by each…
Technology has certainly streamlined the home buying process and introduced things that help purchasers make better decisions. Buyers have enthusiastically…
Most of us understand the expression “burning the candle at both ends” to mean working so hard that you burn…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends that all Americans have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive…
One of the big banks has a voluntary program available that transfers $100 each month from your checking account to…
The more equity in your home, the more options you have. Since equity is determined by the difference between value…
The first thing every homeowner needs to know about plumbing is how to turn the water off in case of…
Appreciation, tax advantages, cash flow, leverage and equity build up each contribute to the rate of return on rental real…
An Automated Valuation Model, AVM, is a computer approach that looks at public records to make a determination based on…
Homeowners should recognize that the same trusted professional who helped them buy or sell their home can be a valuable…
Affordability and stability are reasons home buyers choose a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. It makes the payment lower than a…