Tips for a Trendy Home in 2017 This season’s design and paint trends combine the crisp essence of autumn foliage with soft pastels to help bring outdoor-inspired colors into your home. According to Ace Hardware design experts Nathan Fischer, Katie Reynolds and Julie Richard, from cool blues and smoky greens inspired by scenic mountaintop views… Read More
I’ve been hearing massive amounts of babble about changes in the way mortgage applications and credit reports are handled for home buyers. These adjustments could mean more favorable interest rates for first-time home buyers and folks with limited credit history. Trended Data Expected to Help First-Time Home Buyers First-time homebuyers are expected to enter the… Read More
New Construction homes are getting more and more energy efficient every day and the minimal extra up-front expense will be well worth it in long term savings. The cost of energy is skyrocketing so whether you’re buying a brand new home or upgrading the one you’re living in, insulation should probably be your first consideration…. Read More
The government regulation that includes TRID was meant to benefit consumers. It’s been a bewilderment at best and a disaster in many cases. Home Buyers have experienced unprecedented delays and inexcusable inconvenience and loss as detailed in the article below. The first thing most Realtors noticed was that Home Sellers are apparently not considered consumers… Read More
One Attraction of Natural Stone, it’s Easy to Maintain We see natural stone accents everywhere, and though countertops and flooring are by far the most popular uses, fireplaces, showers and tub surrounds, kick-boards and window ledges are also common. Natural stone is both beautiful and durable but there are a few steps you should take… Read More
Home to fictitious characters from 24, CSI and Beverly Hills 90210, this 1939 classic is now sleek and contemporary… and For Sale! The grounds alone are impressive but wouldn’t you really love to see this home? Fictional Residents, Real Estate, Famous Encino, Calif. Home on the Market By Zoe Eisenberg Fans of the Fox show… Read More
What will Home Buying Look Like in 2017? Check the Realtor.com(R) Consumer Survey The 2017 home buying season will be characterized by a large increase in first time home buyers, increasing affordability issues among buyers, and high demand for suburban homes, according to realtor.com®’s Active Home Shopper Report released today. The study, based on September survey data… Read More
Most of us try to keep tabs on our credit score. Seems we’re always talking about credit, I guess because our credit scores affect practically everything we do from getting a low interest rate when we buy a home, to finding insurance or getting a job. There are a few things however, that you might… Read More
*NOTE: Please see information on down payment assistance and help with your closing costs, at the bottom of this post. Though buying a home is indeed a major decision and you want to consider it carefully, buying THE home might better be reserved for your second or third real estate investment. Look at it this… Read More
What Is a Home Warranty and Why Would I Need One? I can personally attest to the value of a Home Warranty. Ours has consistently paid for itself year after year. I generally recommend a Home Warranty for both buyers and sellers but I’m not sure that it’s cost effective in every situation. On the… Read More
