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The last step in the real-estate transaction process – the closing – is the most important one, but the one for which the Realtor is usually most out of their league. That’s why they need a good title company on their team.  Realtors and title companies work closely together to close on real estate transactions.Read more

Inflation in the U.S. is higher now than it has been in 40 years with little indication of letting up, which is why the Federal Reserve made the decision to raise its benchmark interest rate in mid-March. How does that impact the economy, and, specifically, the real estate market? “The Fed uses interest rates asRead more

The pandemic forced people to spend more time indoors at home over the last couple of years. As a result, many took on home improvement projects. That trend looks to continue in 2022. Here are some of the most popular home improvement projects for this year.  Home Offices The number of people working from homeRead more

Did you know that your mortgage payments may fluctuate? Homeowners are often surprised when their monthly payments change, but it’s a relatively common occurrence due to changes in property taxes and insurance premiums.  When you finance the purchase of your home, the monthly mortgage payment includes the principal and interest for the loan as wellRead more

Property taxes are an inescapable part of home ownership that everybody buying a home should understand before they close. They can be quite high depending on where a home is located, so knowing what they are and how they work is important. Here’s a brief overview of property taxes and how they may impact yourRead more

While spring and summer are typically the most popular times of year for people to buy and sell houses, the winter months also see their fair share of real estate transactions. If you are thinking of buying or selling a home during the winter season, here are a few things you should keep in mind. Read more