Realtor Polo - Marco Castro

11/05/2025

We’re moving abroad. How will my children learn to speak a second language if I can’t teach them?

Although English is spoken around the globe, ex-pat children who learn the foreign language of their adopted country will acclimate faster.

11/03/2025

Make sure all your offers to purchase are in WRITING. Oral agreements provide NO legal protection. Click through for more contract tips.

Buying a home will likely be the biggest investment you ever make. It makes sense to throughly understand the long and confusing real estate contract.

11/01/2025

It's time to Fall Back! Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour.

10/31/2025

Wishing you a fun and spooky Halloween!

10/29/2025

Can you fix those annoying nail pops yourself? Yes, you can, in these 10 easy steps.

We’ve all seen them: nail or screw heads popping out of sheetrock after a house settles. They are a blemish on an otherwise smooth surface, so your eye is drawn to them. Can you fix them yourself? You sure can. Here’s how. Supplies. You’ll need a box cutter, a nail set and hammer, a screwdrive...

10/27/2025

The standard form every mortgage applicant completes is the Uniform Residential Loan Application. For first-timers, the form can be intimidating. Knowledge brings power, or at least some comfort, so read about this important application here.

When you apply for a mortgage, your lender will have you complete the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA). Being informed helps relieve confusion.

10/25/2025

Buying your first home is so exciting! But remembering and assembling all the basic staples for living can be overwhelming. Here’s a checklist for the essential starter items you’ll need to make your household run smoothly.

Practical items are must-haves when you’re moving into your first house. Here are the essential items you’ll need for day-to-day life in your new home.

10/24/2025

Found the home of your dreams and ready to make an offer? Here's how it's done as well as the responsibilities of both parties.

Navigating competing offers when buying a house is tricky, and applicable laws vary from state to state. Here is what you need to know.

10/22/2025

You expect your house plans to be published on blueprints, but what about 3D printing of the house itself? Cutting-edge architecture is combining with 3D design technology to build your next house.

A growing number of products are manufactured with 3D printing, and now the technology can even build houses! Is a 3D home something you’d like to pursue?

10/20/2025

You are eager to buy a bigger, nicer house for your growing household. You have worked hard and saved. But costs associated with a bigger house go well beyond the increased price of purchase. Remember to account for these ongoing cost increases.

You’ve saved money, your family has grown and you’re thinking of buying a bigger house. Let’s see if you are financially ready for a larger property.

10/18/2025

From 1-10, how important is having an outdoor oasis in your back yard?

10/17/2025

Did you know that using an agent actually helps you sell your home for up to 6% more than selling "For Sale by Owner"? It also will save you a lot of time and headaches. Read this article to learn how and then give me a call!

Putting out a “For Sale By Owner” sign is tempting. It’s not impossible, but before taking it on, here are six things to give serious consideration.