If you’re new to the home-buying game, you have probably been bombarded with new terms. Escrow, home warranty, inspection contingency—one of the most important terms to know and understand is “closing.” What is closing? Closing is an appointment, most often…
A loan for the purpose of purchasing a home, called a mortgage, is an agreement between a borrow and a lender for a specific amount of money. To be borrowed at a specific interest rate and for a specified length…
If you are getting ready to put your house on the market, you may be thinking that you have everything that you need to market your amazing home and to find the perfect buyer. It’s true that selling your home…
Summer temps are officially here in most of the United States. This usually means spending more time outdoors. If your home is looking a little rough after a long winter and spring, here are a few summer maintenance tips to…
The Benefits of a 1031 Exchange If you are a real estate investor, chances are you have heard of a 1031 exchange. Savvy investors talk about it. Experienced CPAs talk about it. Even the guy down the street knew someone…
Childproofing 101: How to Make your Home Safe for Baby Nothing compares to the feeling you get when bringing a new baby home for the first time. You are probably excited, happy, and maybe a bit anxious. Is your…
Home Improvements: Are They Worth the Cost? Home improvement is more than just a 90’s sitcom that we all loved to watch. Making improvements to your home can be a fun way to make the space your own and raise…
Tax Benefits for the Home Owner There are a lot of benefits to owning your own home—control over paint color and flooring, building up financial ownership or equity, and pride of ownership, to name a few. But did you know…
The first thing that a potential buyer sees when they pull up to a house is the exterior. How does it look from the outside? Is the yard kept up? Are there flowers, shrubs, a comfortable bench to sit on?…
