When you’re searching for your dream home, it’s easy to get excited about a perk like an in-ground pool. But before you sign on the line, you need to know what you’re diving into. Here’s...
When you’re searching for your dream home, it’s easy to get excited about a perk like an in-ground pool. But before you sign on the line, you need to know what you’re diving into. Here’s...
While house hunting with children isn’t the perfect scenario, sometimes it just can’t be avoided. Instead of letting the kids get the best of you, have a game plan in place that keeps them busy...
As you shop for a new home, your agent may tell you that a house you are interested in just went “pending” or is “under contract accepting backup offers.” These are terms common to the...
If you’re shopping for a home, you no doubt have a community wish list: good schools, a reasonable commute, and ample shopping and recreation. But don’t forget about your pet’s needs! Here’s how to find...
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone in life. Goodbye renting, hello owning! First-time buyers often purchase a “starter home” — a smaller-than-average but more affordable housing option. Here’s how to settle in and...
Buying a house is a complex process. As a buyer, you understandably expect your real estate agent to provide you all sorts of information. Agents want to be helpful, but they can’t answer certain questions...
Past architectural designs sometimes go through a revival of popularity. In recent years, demand has surged for mid-century modern homes, especially among the millennial generation. Let’s look at this back-to-the-future trend and whether it suits...
If you’re shopping for a home, you should always learn about the community surrounding any house you are considering. How concerned should you be if there’s a wastewater treatment plant nearby? If a new one...
Many towns and cities in America have an area filled with charming old homes and commercial buildings. Having that area deemed an official historic district can be a boon to the community in several ways,...
Owning a stately home alongside a lush golf course radiates prestige. Who wouldn’t love a house beside an emerald oasis? But there are pros and cons to living in a golf course community. Would life...
