When you’re house hunting, finding an amazing house in your location of choice that is turn key and doesn’t require much additional investment seems like a major score. But is it really? Before making an offer on that picture-perfect home, take a look at the surrounding houses. If they’re all in disrepair—or fall far short of the one you’re […]
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In Love with a Home that’s a Pending Sale? It Might Not be to Late!
You’ve been searching for the perfect home for weeks, or perhaps months and you’ve finally found it! It has the right number of bedrooms and baths, plenty of square feet and that updated kitchen and gorgeous backyard with outdoor living space you’ve been dreaming about! There’s only one problem: it’s already in contract and the sale is pending. If […]
A Note of Caution About HOAs and How to Spot a Bad One
Understanding HOAs The number of Americans living in common-interest communities — those governed by either a homeowners association, condo board, or cooperative — has grown from 1 percent in 1970 to 24 percent in 2013. Community associations are a growing share of the residential real estate market, however, many home owners have little understanding of the […]
Homebuying Tips: Signs of Foundation Problems
When buying a home, chances are you’ll spend a lot of time inspecting various aspects of the property. Before making an offer to purchase a home, be sure to take a close look at one often overlooked element of the home: its foundation. Foundation problems can be costly to repair, so you need to know they […]