Tag Archives: buying a home

Downsizing into a Smaller Home

Have you noticed there is a new push for downsizing the way we live? Homeowners are realizing that “living large” doesn’t always mean bigger is better. In fact there are many benefits to downsizing to a smaller home. Whether the decision is voluntarily are you’re forced to move for job relocation or other life event, […]


6 Things to Consider When Buying a Flip

Gorgeous hardwood floors, wrought iron spindles, a center island kitchen with soft close cabinets and sparkling granite counter tops, finished basements with media rooms. These rehabbed homes aren’t always what they seem and buyers need to look past these trendy finishes and assess the condition of the structural and mechanical elements of the home as well […]





Interpreting Foundation Cracks

Houses, no matter their age, will shift and settle over time resulting in cracks. Cracks may appear in either finishes or structural components. Though they usually have no structural significance, it’s worth some detective work to help homeowners understand the difference between different types of foundation cracks. Here are some visual guidelines: Shrinkage Cracks Concrete […]




4 Common Moving Scams and How to Avoid Them

Every year, thousands of people—fall victim to moving fraud, according to the Protect Your Move campaign by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. We know what you’re thinking… As if it wasn’t already stressful enough to pack up all your worldly belongings and hire a group of (impressively strong) total strangers to cart them from one […]