The Last Minute Surprise One of my readers reached out with a situation that rattled their nerves a few days before closing. Their insurance agent called to say the homeowners premium would be higher than expected because an insurance claim…
Every Market Is Different. Here Is How To Read Your Local Reality I read a post this week that hit me in the gut. A first time buyer in the Northeast wrote that after 3 rejected offers they are stepping…
How A Government Shutdown Could Affect Real Estate And Your Closing A potential government shutdown makes headlines fast and it can ripple into housing. Most purchases still close, but some parts of the process slow down or require a workaround.…
Home Sales Slowed in August If you saw the headlines about home sales in August and felt a little uneasy, take a breath. The Wall Street Journal reported that existing home sales slipped slightly in August as high prices kept…
Choosing The Right Condo End Unit Or Middle Unit Over the years of my career as a real estate agent I was asked the same condo question again and again. Is an end unit better than a middle unit, and…
When A Seller Counters Way Over Asking A reader sent me a story that is frustrating but not rare. A home was listed at $650,000. The buyer made a full price offer on day one. By the end of the…
Should You Hire A Buyer’s Agent By The Hour A reader recently wrote in with a question that I hear from time to time. They are considering hiring a buyer’s agent to help with their search for a single family…
Understanding Escalation Clauses and How to Protect Yourself One of my readers recently reached out with a great question about an escalation clause. They are in the middle of buying a property in the Midwest, where the market is still…
What You Need To Know About EV Chargers When Buying A Home Over the past few years, electric vehicle chargers have become a hot topic in real estate. I have even written a blog before about whether an EV charger…
Mortgage Rates Are at an 11 Month Low. Will That Save the Housing Market Mortgage rates have just dipped to their lowest point in almost a year, and many are wondering if this shift will breathe life back into the…
