Doug Frost - The Deaf Real Estate Pro

06/19/2026

In the journey towards equality, every step counts. Here's to building a future where every dream finds its rightful place.

06/18/2026

When it comes to measuring a home, hire a pro. Why you shouldn’t skimp on an appraiser.

Since square footage is directly related to the price of a home, it’s no wonder that buyers zero in on it. But just how accurate is the number advertised by a seller or real estate company? You might be surprised. Figuring out the exact square footage of a house can be tricky -- a job best left to...

06/16/2026

Don't overlook the importance of your backyard space when preparing your home for sale. Follow these six quick and easy steps to make your backyard shine.

When preparing your home for sale, drive-up appeal is crucial, but don’t overlook the importance of your backyard space, where potential buyers should be able to envision themselves relaxing. Let’s make it shine in six quick and easy steps. Clean up the clutter. For many people, the backyard bec...

06/14/2026

Six remodeling projects that are a must to help elderly family members remain in their homes.

As people age, routine movement around the home may become a challenge. If seniors choose to age in place, what can be done to ensure comfort and safety when simply moving about the house? Let’s take a look. A ramp makes a house more accessible to those using wheelchairs or walkers. Eliminating a ...

06/13/2026

What goes into building the inside walls of a home? Here’s a quick lesson for homeowners.

Many structural components make up a house, but three are arguably the most important: the foundation, the walls and the roof. Everything else depends on those three. Walls stand on the foundation and support the roof. Here’s what you need to know to be an informed homeowner. Materials. Wall frame...

06/11/2026

Ever wonder how home loans are bought and sold? Here’s how it works and why it should matter to you.

When you buy a home, your mortgage is sold to you by a banker or broker on the primary mortgage market. When that first lender sells your mortgage to another firm, your mortgage enters the secondary market. Does it make any difference to you as a consumer? Primary mortgage market. When you decide to...

06/09/2026

You’ve accepted an offer on your house, but now you’re dreading the inspection report. Here are four survival tips for anxious home seller.

One of the most anxiety producing aspects of selling a home is when the buyer sends the home inspector. As the seller, you don’t want your buyer to get cold feet over the inspection report. Although such nervousness is normal, a little knowledge and preparation will go a long way toward a successf...

06/07/2026

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 ...

06/06/2026

Grab the popcorn and nachos, then sink into your favorite chair for the new buzz in home theater excitement.

There’s nothing like watching your favorite movies or gaming on a big-screen, high-definition TV. With technology and home furnishing trends constantly evolving, what is the latest in home theaters? The room. One of the things that made home theaters so unique when they first became popular was ha...

06/04/2026

Pay attention to certain marketing words and phrases. Here is a glossary of terms for your reference when reviewing ads.

Scanning the real estate ads, astute readers will notice a lot of the same phrases popping up. That’s not an accident. Like every good sales rep, real estate agents utilize certain words and phrases to make their sales pitch. Here's what the terms could mean. Cozy affixed to anything usually equat...