Kendra B Realtor

06/03/2026

Homeowners need to keep on eye on mortgage interest rates. Who sets the rates and what do they mean for you?

The financial world hangs on the mere hint of a possible interest rate increase by the Federal Reserve. But what about rank-and-file consumers? What does the Federal Reserve do, and how does it affect what you pay for your mortgage? What is the Federal Reserve? Despite its name, the Federal Reserve....

06/01/2026

When buying a home, how do you know which items remain with the property and what goes with the seller? Refrigerators? Mirrors? Shelving? Here’s what you need to know.

When a home seller and a buyer come to an agreement on a sale, more than just the house and land are involved. Misunderstandings sometimes arise over elements of the home that the buyer thought were staying and the sellers intended to take with them. These decisions revolve around three legal concep...

05/30/2026

Looking to become a landlord? You may want to consider the college market for its consistent demand, but be sure to be educated going into your investment. Read on to learn more.

If you’ve ever considered buying a house or apartment as an investment rental property, think about doing so near a college where you can rent to students.

05/29/2026

Here’s how to find out if your home has asbestos - BEFORE you start that remodeling project.

If you buy a home built before 1978, there’s a possibility asbestos may lurk in the building materials. Houses built from the 1800s through the early 1950s used asbestos extensively before the material was phased out. Should you be concerned? What is it and why is it dangerous? Asbestos is a natur...

05/27/2026

What are the implications of building the biggest house in a neighborhood, or the smallest? It can have a big impact on future resale, so take a look.

When you are thinking about building a new house you may face a dilemma: Should I build the biggest home in the subdivision? Or, what about the smallest? Once you’ve decided how much space you need and can afford, if the house you are considering would be the smallest or the largest in a neighborh...

05/25/2026

Please honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom on this Memorial Day. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/memorial_day

05/23/2026

Put your house to work for you. Here’s what you need to know to rent out your home on a short-term basis.

Thanks to today’s online and cell phone technology, pretty much everyone has the opportunity to be a landlord. Using services such as Airbnb and HomeAway, you can rent out your home to travelers visiting your community. Interested? Let’s take a look. Ask questions. Do you live in a neighborhood ...

05/22/2026

Interested in going “off the grid” with solar power? Here’s a quick tutorial.

As a homeowner, you may be interested in learning more about solar power -- the pros and cons. It could save you money and help conserve precious resources at the same time, but what about those up-front costs? Here’s a basic tutorial. A short solar power primer. While there are two primary types ...

05/20/2026

Builders sometimes take a chance and build a "spec" home. What does it mean for you as a buyer and how can you benefit from it?

When shopping for a new home, one of the options you may encounter is a builder’s spec home. Builders construct “spec” homes, short for speculative, hoping to interest a buyer who needs a home as soon as possible. Typically, all that is left to be done in a spec home are the finishing touches,...

05/18/2026

Bigger isn’t always better. Find out if you might be ready to downsize.

In pursuit of the perfect home, our wants and needs change as our lives, families and priorities change. A house that might have once been your dream can wind up feeling too big, too overwhelming to maintain, or too expensive. Here’s a list of reasons why you might be ready to downsize to a smalle...