As the seasons change, your home and yard will need different kinds of tending, care, and maintenance to keep you going through the fall and winter. Derived from the checklist at Better Homes and Gardens, here are 8 things to do to prepare your home for fall and winter: 1. Clean Your Gutters Before the…
Need to Sell Your House Fast? Here’s How.
So much of the real estate process involves waiting. Waiting to hear back from buyers, sellers, or other agents, waiting to get an answer from a contractor, waiting for funds to transfer or for paperwork to be reviewed. While most of this down-time can’t be avoided, there’s a lot that sellers can do throughout the…
Leveraging ADU Income On your Home Loan Application
In a recent policy change, Freddie Mac now allows ADU (auxiliary dwelling unit) income to be considered qualifying income for a conventional loan application. This means your buying power can be increased when purchasing a home with an existing ADU dwelling. (Austin Irwin of Directors Mortgage passed along this great news! Talk to Austin for…
Real Estate FAQs: Inspections [video]
Frequently Asked Questions in Real Estate: All About Inspections! The home inspection period generally lasts about 10 business days, though it can be longer than that if negotiated ahead of time. Ultimately inspections are a way for interested buyers to find out everything they would want to know about the home and its’ systems. This…
Smart Estate Planning for Homeowners
One of the joys of being a real estate broker is helping families find their dream homes. And while a lot happens between that first walkthrough where you feel in your gut, “this is the one!” to the final closing day, there are ups and downs throughout the whole home buying process. But once those…
What To Expect When You Buy a Home on Well Water or a Septic System
When buying a home, part of what you’ll need to understand is what kind of potable water and wastewater systems come along with the house. If you have well water or a septic system, there are some factors you’ll need to prepare for. In this article, we’ll cover the differences between your potable water choices…
9 Steps of Home Buying: The Complete Guide for First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home is one of the most significant purchases you’ll make in your lifetime. And because it’s a complicated process, first-time buyers can easily get overwhelmed before anything has begun. In this guide, we walk through 9 key steps of the home buying process so you can know what to expect along the…
The Ultimate House Hunting Guide: Building Your Homebuying Wishlist
The first step when buying a home is to dream big! Building a house hunting guide to help you find what you’re looking for is a great starting point. In this article, we’ll walk you through what questions to consider as you begin your home hunt. There’s no need to be fully committed to any…