Putting your assets, including your home, into a trust will streamline the inheritance process for your heirs. Assets in a trust do not have to go through probate, a process that can be lengthy in...
Putting your assets, including your home, into a trust will streamline the inheritance process for your heirs. Assets in a trust do not have to go through probate, a process that can be lengthy in...
Knowing the square footage of your home or one you may buy is crucial. Square footage is the baseline metric by which value is calculated, so be sure you have an accurate number. Why square...
Today’s mortgage interest rates are a good bit higher than those of a few years ago, and that’s keeping many buyers on the sidelines, waiting for a better rate. Should you wait until interest rates...
When you are buying a home, it’s important to determine whether any renovations or remodeling projects were properly permitted. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to undertake such work without the required permits and government inspections....
You’ve found your soulmate, and the two of you are moving in together. There’s just one problem: You and your new spouse or partner get along famously, but your belongings don’t. How can you combine...
Radon is a naturally occurring, colorless, odorless gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer. The gas is everywhere, but it can rise to dangerous levels in your home. How do you protect yourself...
Working remotely has allowed some homeowners to leave city life behind and move to the quiet country. One of the many delights of country living is the number of stars you can see at night...
Today, huge wind farms are spreading across parts of America. How does having a wind farm next to your property affect its value? Is it cost-effective to let a wind farm be built on your...
People who would never use drugs can inadvertently purchase a home where methamphetamine was produced. Meth production leaves behind a toxic residue that can cause health problems for later residents of the house and developmental...
Advancing technology has transformed home shopping. More than 80 percent of prospective buyers begin their home search online. A consumer might be tempted to “do it yourself,” buying or selling without a professional real estate...