Stephen Begab-Real Estate Agent

09/04/2026

You’ve fallen behind on your house payments and are facing foreclosure. Take heart - here are some options to avoid it.

Foreclosure was likely the farthest thing from your mind the day you closed on your home. Here are steps you can take to help avoid foreclosure.

09/02/2026

Houses promoted as “coming soon” give sellers a stronger chance at a quick sale. They can also give smart buyers an opportunity to land the house they love. Here’s how.

In recent years it’s grown increasingly popular to put up a “coming soon” sign before a home officially hits the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

08/31/2026

Letting your home’s buyer take early possession of your house carries significant risks. Here’s what you should know to protect yourself.

Sometimes in a home sale, the buyer asks to take possession of the property before closing. Here's what you need to know to protect your interests.

08/29/2026

You gotta start somewhere, right? How did you save for a down payment?

08/28/2026

Want a garden but don’t have room for it, or don’t like the dirt and mess? Hydroponic gardens, which produce lush plants and vegetables, are cleaner and save space. Here’s how to start your very own hydroponic garden.

With limitations on fresh produce during the COVID-19 outbreak, consider the benefits of growing lush vegetables and plants with hydroponics systems.

08/26/2026

You’ve bought a small starter home. How exciting! The smaller size makes the home more affordable but requires some smart decisions on furnishings. Here’s how to get the most living from the least space.

First-time buyers often purchase a starter home - a smaller, more affordable housing option. Here’s how to get the first taste of the American dream.

08/24/2026

It’s a good idea to start decluttering once you are ready to downsize. Your children may not want your sentimental items, but there are other things you can do with them. Here are some tips.

Books, podcasts and TV shows promote the liberating benefits of decluttering and minimizing your possessions. Here is a new take on cleaning house.

08/22/2026

What's in your garden?

08/21/2026

Though it may seem most convenient to keep your home computer network available 24/7, are there advantages to turning off your modem and router periodically? Here are the pros and cons.

Does your home home server, modem, and router need to stay on all the time? Or are there advantages to shutting down the network periodically?

08/19/2026

In a seller’s market, it can be frustrating for you as a buyer to see a house you love get snapped up by someone else. Should you make a backup offer in case that sale falls through? Here are the pros and cons of backup offers.

If you’ve been shopping for a house in a hot seller’s market, you may be able to buy that dream home by making a backup offer. But there are pros and cons.