Residential Real Estate

Whether you are a buyer or a seller, real estate transaction is big business. One of the most crucial steps in the real estate transaction process is the property’s appraisal. If you are selling your property, it is important that you know how to get the most from its...

Homes need to have a good foundation so they can remain standing as long as possible. Sometimes, unexpected changes in the ground on which the home sits can lead to foundation issues. These can be very costly to repair.  If a homeowner knows, they must disclose that...

Whether you are a first-time home buyer or someone looking to upgrade a starter home because you have a new child on the way, you probably need a mortgage. Applying for financing when you want to buy a home is stressful for many people.  Not only do you have to share...

Vacation home ownership is a dream for many people. Once you find a destination you enjoy and know you’ll want to return, having a place of your own there might be desirable. Before you buy a vacation home, you have to ensure that you’re ready for what comes with the...

Buying a new home can be one of the greatest life-altering moments for people. You may find the perfect home to raise your family, cultivate your hobbies and build your future. Home buying isn’t all fun and games, however. You may be purchasing a home when suddenly a...

The Internet has made it even easier than ever to check the price of your own home. Many people have been doing this over the last two years, as home prices have been massively rising. There are various real estate listing sites that will produce an estimated value if...

If you plan to sell your home, part of the process is showing it. Potential buyers need the opportunity to see the space and determine if it will work for them and their families.  For some, the thought of having strangers in their home can be a cause of anxiety;...

As the closing date for your residential real estate purchase approaches, you probably strive to anticipate and address anything that might go wrong. With your documents in order and your bank account funded, what could possibly happen to ruin all your hard work and...

Once you decide that you want to move into a new home, you have to think about various factors as you’re looking for that home. The neighborhood that you move into is one of these factors. Knowing where you want to live gives your real estate agent a place to start...

When you're buying a home with a mortgage loan, you're usually not thinking as much about the total cost. You don't have to come up with all that money. Instead, you're thinking about how the monthly payment is going to fit into your budget. From this perspective,...