Peggy Hamlin Equity

06/06/2026

Evidence of termites and other wood-destroying pests can bring a home sale transaction to an abrupt halt. These pests typically go undetected for long periods of time and can undermine the structure of a house so homebuyers are justifiably anxious to have the home inspected before closing on the pur...

05/29/2026

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...

05/21/2026

If you've ever spent time bargaining in a Mexican street market, you may think you've honed your negotiating skills to a fine point. Haggling over the price of a curio, however, and negotiating the price of a home couldn't be more different. Let's take a look at some things to consider when determin...

05/14/2026

04/28/2026

Most homebuyers begin the process by searching online for homes for sale, according to the National Association of Realtors. With no idea of how much they can spend on a home, there they are, surfing the Internet for homes for sale. You know better than that, right? You know that the first step in t...

04/12/2026

The house is clean, it's staged and it's ready to show off to the world. How will you get the word out about this amazing specimen of a house? How will you attract qualified buyers? By choosing the right real estate agent, that's how. The very real truth, however, is this: not all real estate agents...

03/28/2026

Many homeowners need to move to the new home before the old home sells. Sometimes it's a tenant that has moved out before the home goes on the market that causes the home to sit, vacant. As you can imagine, selling an empty house is a bit of a challenge. Not only are there the insurance, maintenance...