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02/07/2026

If you're like many home shoppers, you understand that there are differences between condos and townhomes but you don't quite understand what those differences are. This is because there are also similarities, most notably that townhomes are frequently governed by a homeowner association and condos....

01/31/2026

Whether you are moving down the street or across the globe, the thought of packing up all of your belongings and transporting them safely to your new home can be paralyzing. If you think of it as being akin to 'eating an elephant' (one bite at a time), it will all fall into place. Your first 'bite'....

01/23/2026

01/15/2026

As a homebuyer, you'll face one of three types of real estate markets as you embark on home ownership: buyers', sellers' and balanced. The type of offer you'll want to submit is highly dependent on the current market. In a market where there are lots of homes for sale and few buyers competing for th...

01/07/2026

Parting with a big chunk of money isn't easy. What is easy is giving in to the tendency to want to beat yourself up after spending it. It's classic buyer's remorse, and, while it's not common, we have seen a few cases of it during our time in real estate. Buyer's remorse is more common in...

12/30/2025

After all the time you spent finding the ideal home, negotiating back and forth with the seller on the price and terms, both you and the seller may be stunned when the appraisal comes in below the purchase agreement's price. While low appraisals aren't as common as they were as we rose from the ashe...

12/22/2025

Last time we looked how lenders determine your rate and your credit worthiness based on your credit score. We suggested that you order your credit reports from the 'big 3' credit reporting agencies. When you receive your credit reports look for mistakes or anything else you can challenge. According....

12/14/2025

Between applying for a home loan and the close of escrow comes a most crucial step: the home appraisal. Since the transaction that got you to this point is one in which a buyer and seller agreed on a price, the appraisal is more likely than not to match the purchase price. In fluctuating markets how...

12/06/2025

Houses are like the clothes in your children's wardrobe – before you know it, they're too small. Now outgrowing a house doesn't happen as quickly or as often as Junior goes through shoes, but if you're planning a family, that house you live in now will feel awfully tight down the road. This is whe...

11/28/2025

Imagine your first weekend in a new home; a home without nasty smells leftover from the previous occupants, no smudged baseboards and a sparkling clean refrigerator that has never held leftovers. The only thing you need to do this weekend is relax and enjoy your new home. Sure, there are other reaso...

11/20/2025

Buying a home is a process that is naturally confusing for the first-timer. A common bewilderment is about how much home can be purchased for the amount of money being loaned. If you've ever watched Home & Garden Television's 'Property Virgins' you've seen this on display. The show's real...

11/12/2025

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