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…
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…
Should You Expect a Closing Gift From Your Real Estate Agent One of my readers recently emailed me with a question about a closing gift. They had just closed on a home and were surprised that their real estate agent…
Should You Take Your House Off the Market for Winter One of the most common questions I hear from home sellers as we move from late summer into fall and early winter is whether they should take their house off…
When Repairs Lead to Unexpected Issues During a Home Sale One of my readers reached out recently with a question about a tricky situation with their home sale repairs. They had accepted an offer on their home and were moving…
Are Real Estate Agents Really Useless? The Truth Behind the Reputation A friend recently mentioned a post he saw online claiming that real estate agents are useless. The discussion around it was intense, with some people even suggesting that artificial…
Steps Between Signing and Closing on a Home Closing on a home is one of the most exciting milestones in the buying process. Yet between signing the purchase agreement and the actual home closing day, there is a critical window…
Understanding Listing Agreements Before You List Your Home If you’re thinking about selling your home, one of the most important steps you’ll take is signing a listing agreement with a real estate agent. This legal document sets the foundation for…
What Makes a Property “Historic”? A property is generally considered historic if it is at least 50 years old and has significance due to its architecture, past ownership, or contribution to a community’s culture. Some are listed on the National…
How to Verify a School District Before Buying a Home I recently received a message from a reader who asked a very important question. They were under contract on a home and wanted to confirm that the property was actually…
