by Lauren Jackson | Sep 22, 2021 | buying a home, Real Estate, real estate closing
Who could have predicted that at one moment our country and state would shut down due to a pandemic and shortly thereafter emerge into one of the hottest real estate markets in recent memory? If you are a first-time homebuyer, a competitive housing market can...
by Lauren Jackson | Jun 3, 2021 | buying a home, Real Estate, real estate appraisal, selling a home
Zillow, Zillow, Zillow The name Zillow may be a play on the word “zillions,” relating to the zillions of data points used to develop the Zestimate. Zillow also rhymes with pillow and triggers the emotions attached to homeownership. Did you know that the term Zillow...
by Lauren Jackson | Nov 17, 2020 | buying a home, Real Estate, real estate closing
Real estate encompasses not only one’s primary residence but also other real estate such as a vacation home or a rental property. The ideal form of ownership varies depending on the type of real estate you own. Below, we take a look at the different types of real...
by Lauren Jackson | Apr 14, 2020 | buying a home, Real Estate, selling a home
Life is good and you believe you have found your forever home. However, what happens if you signed a contract to purchase that home and you changed your mind? Is there a way to cancel a real estate contract without being penalized? When purchasing a...
by Lauren Jackson | Jul 20, 2019 | buying a home, Real Estate, Real Estate Inspection
If you are thinking of buying a home it is not required, but highly recommended, that you get a home inspection by a qualified home inspector. What is a home inspection and how should you use the report? A home inspection is exactly what it sounds like, a thorough...
by Lauren Jackson | Aug 29, 2018 | buying a home, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home
If you are selling a house, what exactly happens the day of the closing? First, the buyer will need to accomplish a final walk-through of the property. Before this can happen, all of your possessions must be out of the house. The buyer and their realtor will then...
