Buying, Selling, Renting, or Property Management: It can all be confusing, stressful and add more to your life than you really need. A highly qualified Realtor can make your Real Estate transaction go more smoothly and put some ease in your mind. Realtors subscribe to a strict code of ethics… read more →
Bad neighbors can be a serious problem, according to the Appraisal Institute. An unkempt yard, proximity to a sex offender or having certain commercial facilities nearby, such as a power plant or funeral home, can reduce the value of surrounding homes by as much as 15%. The impact can vary… read more →
National Cherry Blossom Festival March 20 – April 17, 2016. See the blossoming of thousands of cherry trees on the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC. The capital welcomes spring with this annual tradition begun by the gift of 600 trees to the United States from Japan in 1912. Don’t miss… read more →
WHAT ARE CRICKETS? Crickets tend to be nocturnal and are generally characterized by slightly flattened looking, light brown to dark brown colored bodies and long antennae. Only the male cricket can “chirp” and does so by rubbing its hind legs against a forewing with between 50 to 300 ribs on it.… read more →
It’s the American dream for the upwardly mobile: owning two houses. The first, to live in; the second, a place to unwind on the weekends or vacations, preferably on a beach or in the mountains. But for some people, owning a second home is the American nightmare. Paying for two… read more →
Older homes are a dime a dozen. We see them all over our area. Many yearn to tear them down and build a new “oldie but goodie”. These builders want features of older homes, but updated. If you are one of the lucky few who have one of these older… read more →
With Spring cleaning right around the corner, you may want to make note of these areas most people overlook when cleaning their home 1. Cruddy Undersides of Rugs What to do: Move furniture, fold over the rug, and vacuum dirt and dust from its underside. Sweep and mop the floor,… read more →
Whether you are buying your first home or selling a home and moving into another, a home warranty could be a valuable protection for your finances and your peace of mind. Many buyers opt to purchase home warranties, which average $350 to $500 for a basic warranty and $100 to… read more →
You might be ready to buy a home, but are you armed with the knowledge you need? Do you know about credit score requirements? Are you familiar with flexible standards on Federal Housing Administration loans Whether you are a first time homebuyer or an experienced owner, buying a house requires a “pre”… read more →
You’ve mastered the need for air freshening with one of those aerosol cans of being whisked away with one whiff. Only, the bad odor slowly permeates the air again and you are back on the prowl with the can again. Not being able to get rid of the appalling smell… read more →