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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

The winter season can be hard on houses. That’s why it is so important to prepare ahead of time to protect your home from the freezing and wet weather that often accompanies the cold season. This little bit of preventive maintenance can save you money and headaches during the long winter months.  Tip No. 1:Read more

When you are putting a house on the market for sale, you want it to look its best at all times for potential buyers. That’s why staging is so important.  When you stage a home, you decorate it in a way that highlights the home’s best assets in order to impress buyers. Staging a homeRead more

The value of your home matters. It’s probably the biggest financial asset you have and you need to know how much it is worth. Even if you aren’t planning to sell the house in the near future, it’s still important to understand its value should you decide to sell at some point or refinance orRead more

Earnest money, also known as a good faith deposit, is a predetermined amount of money that buyers put down on a home before closing to demonstrate their seriousness about buying a property. It’s a form of protection for both the buyer and the seller at the outset of the purchase process.  Consider that when aRead more

Escrow. It’s a term used often by real estate agents and lenders during a real estate transaction.  As a homebuyer, if you are confused about what exactly it means to put money into escrow, you are not alone. Here’s a basic breakdown of what escrow is and how it works when buying a house.  EscrowRead more

Sometimes, there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do everything that needs to be done. That’s where technology can help. There are a number of different software solutions that realtors can utilize to streamline their procedures. Here are a few you definitely want to investigate. Digital Document Signing Software Paperwork is a hassleRead more

With interest rates so low, you may be asking yourself if now is the time to refinance your home mortgage. The short answer is – that depends. While low interest rates are certainly the biggest motivator for doing so, you shouldn’t let that alone dictate your decision to refinance. The whole point of refinancing isRead more

Worrying about home repairs is one of the biggest burdens for homeowners. That’s why you may want to consider purchasing a home warranty. Whether you have been in your home for years or are closing on a new home, a home warranty can provide you some peace of mind.  What is a Home Warranty?  ItRead more

There are a lot of things (beyond a property itself) to consider when buying a new home. One of those things that is especially important to families with children is the school district in which houses you are considering for purchase are located. Here are four tips to help you evaluate schools when searching forRead more