Marion Skubi By Jamie Wiebe | Nov 7, 2016 Reprint from Realtor.com Do you live in a dark, sad home where light goes to die? Are you filled with dread as the days suddenly get shorter (thanks loads, Daylight Savings Time!) knowing full well you’ll return home to a gloomy abode? Are you convinced that your house was modeled after the … Read more
By Cathie Ericson | Nov 7, 2016 Reprinted from Realtor.com Curious to learn more about how to make money in real estate? We don’t blame you—real estate can be a solid investment as part of an overall portfolio. Only what’s the best way to invest in properties without too much risk? There are two main strategies: Fix and flip, or buy and … Read more
Reprinted from Realtor.com By Angela Colley 6:30 am ET October 12, 2016 Of all the questions you may have when buying a home, one of the biggest that may stump you is this: How much mortgage can I get? After all, the amount of money you can borrow could spell the … Read more
Reprinted from Realtor.com By Lisa Kaplan Gordon 2:00 pm ET October 12, 2016 When you buy an old house worn down by time and climate, it’s a no-brainer to hire a home inspector to check what shape it’s in—before you commit to your purchase. But should you hire a home … Read more
Reprinted from Realtor.com By Dori Zinn 6:00 am ET October 13, 2016 When you get ready to sell your home, you might very well have a false sense of security. After all, you got through the hard part of buying. Now all you have to do is call a Realtor, … Read more
By Julie Ryan Evans 11:00 am ET September 23, 2016 Reprinted from Realtor.com Do you know how to caulk—or even what caulk is? It’s something you rarely notice, but there it sits every day doing some pretty important work in your home. Once applied, this thin line of goo hardens to seal cracks around tubs, windows, and other crevices, stopping leaks, … Read more
By Warren Christopher Freiberg 6:30 am ET September 20, 2016 Reprinted from Realtor.com Seller disclosure is a tricky maze to navigate. If you’ve recently decided to put your home on the market, you might feel hesitant to reveal problems (minor though they might be) which could discourage potential buyers. But not revealing them could get you in a world of legal trouble. So … Read more
By Lisa Kaplan Gordon Reprinted from Realtor.com 11:00 am ET June 29, 2016 After you’ve made an offer on a home and it’s accepted, you might want to start packing your bags. But hang on—you’re not home free yet. Before you close the deal, it’s wise to hire a home inspector to check out the … Read more
By Angela Colley Reprinted from Realtor.com 6:30 am ET February 18, 2016 Hooray! You’ve found a buyer for your home. You’re done, right? Right? Not quite. All you have to do now is get yourself—and your house—ready to close, and we’re here to help, with this week’s installment of our weekly step-by-step Home-Selling Guide. Let’s … Read more
Reprinted from Realtor.com By Rosie Amodio 1:00 pm ET January 19, 2016 Hey, we know: Moving into a new home is exciting. Like, obsess over decor blogs and catalogs, binge-watch HGTV for eight-hour stretches, find ways to interject phrases like “open … Read more
