Rabe Real Estate LLC

06/03/2026

Experience timeless elegance in this grand 4 bedroom, 4 bath Prairie -Style estate, with the perfect blend of historic charm and modern upgrades. Major improvements include Metal Roof, new efficient windows, HVAC, cement fiberboard siding with Tyvek wrap and added insulation, plus updated electrical...

05/26/2026

Learning about the home buying and selling process, when you've never been exposed to it before, is a bit like trying to get a drink of water from an open fire hydrant - it's completely overwhelming. Real estate professionals toss around lingo as if you're expected to know what they mean when, in re...

05/18/2026

05/10/2026

In part 2 we looked at the contingencies in your offer to purchase and broke down those that are most common. When the last contingency is removed, you are fully obligated to go through with the purchase. From here on, you have only two final tasks: order a homeowner's insurance policy and take a fi...

05/03/2026

In part 1, we looked at what happens immediately after the seller accepts your contract to purchase. In part 2, we'll cover contingencies - those tasks you must complete according to the contract's stated timelines. Contingencies Remember all those deadlines we set for you when I assisted you with.....

04/25/2026

What happens when you go to the grocery store on an empty stomach and without a list? You impulse shop, right? Your stomach takes control of the outing and whatever looks good at the moment ends up in the shopping cart – whether it's something you need or not. Lists are the road map for a shopping...

04/09/2026

Whether a home warranty is worth the paper it's written on is a matter of debate. Some people in the real estate, financial and consumer protection industries laud them. Then there are those who say not to waste your money on a home warranty. One of these is consumer expert Clark Howard, who says th...

04/02/2026

Nobody really knows who starts myths, whether of the classic Greek variety or the modern real estate type. While the former are harmless enough, common real estate misconceptions may be dangerous – especially to your pocketbook. Like a game of telephone, facts become lost in the translation and mi...

03/25/2026

Of course you know that you'll need to pay a down payment on any home you hope to purchase with a mortgage (unless you'll be using a VA or USDA home loan). But, did you know that you will also need cash for an 'earnest money deposit?' Indeed you will, and it's a fact that surprises many first-time.....