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…
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…
Your Home and Estate Planning: Why It Matters More Than You Think When we talk about estate planning, many people immediately think of a will. While a will is an important piece, it is only one part of a much…
What to Know Before Hiring a Property Manager I recently had a reader write in to ask about property managers. They own a home in Montana and are relocating to the East Coast for work and family reasons. Instead of…
What You Need to Know About a CLUE Report When you are buying or selling a home, there are many documents, disclosures, and inspections to keep track of. One important piece that often gets overlooked is the CLUE report. CLUE…
Is Your Homeowners Insurance Enough to Rebuild Your Home Homeowners often take comfort in knowing they have insurance, but too many do not realize their coverage might fall short if they ever need to rebuild after a major disaster. The…
What It Really Means to Be a Real Estate Agent One of the questions I hear most often is not about buying or selling a home. It is about what it is like to become a real estate agent what…
