Is a Mortgage Pre-Approval Letter Necessary To Make An Offer on a House?
Do you need a mortgage pre-approval letter to make an offer on a house? You know you need to get [...]
Benefits of Multigenerational Living
What does it mean to have a multigenerational household and what are the advantages of this arrangement? In recent [...]
Why Condos are Becoming Popular with Homebuyers
On the watch are reports from Redfin that condominium (condo) prices rose to a record-high $319,000 in February as [...]
A guide to exterior siding – can you tell the difference between veneer vs vinyl?
If you know the story of the three little pigs who built their homes out of straw, sticks, and [...]
“Can I Put a Tiny House on My Property?” What to Know So You Don’t Break the Law
For some of us, downsizing to a tiny home is the dream—the ultimate minimalist lifestyle, a chance to try [...]
Do You Tip Contractors? How Much Should You Tip Handymen, Landscapers, and Other Home Pros?
We all know that tipping a waiter is proper (and expected!) dining-out etiquette. But how much should you tip [...]
Ditch the Bidding Wars! We’ve Found 10 Towns Where the Number of Homes for Sale Is Going Up
Which of the following is the most challenging, seemingly intractable pain point faced by homebuyers in 2022? A. Surreal [...]
How Much Is Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate? Plus, How To Avoid It
Just as you pay income tax and sales tax, gains from your home sale are subject to taxation. Complicating [...]
Panicked Over Rising Interest Rates? How Homebuyers Can Still Get a Great Mortgage Today
This real estate market is unlike anything we have ever seen before. With too few homes for too many [...]
How Often Can You Refinance a Home Loan? More Than You Might Think
Homeowners with a mortgage often hear about the benefits of refinancing—to snag a lower interest rate, reduce their monthly [...]