(This info is provided by the National Association of Realtors)
Greens may dominate paint firms’ lists of the hottest color of the year, but neutral colors still reign for the largest buyer pool. Eighty-one percent of interior design experts recently surveyed say whites and creams are the best colors to use when selling a house in 2022, according to the Paint & Color Trends 2022 Report conducted by Fixr, a home improvement resource.
“Whites and creams make a neutral, clean, fresh backdrop for ma...The question: Can a seller require prospective buyers to be fully vaccinated to view the sellers property?
Generally speaking, sellers may set parameters for individuals who enter their property, including requiring individuals to adhere to Covid precautions such as wearing a mask, social distancing, etc. And sellers may require their agent to communicate them to cooperating brokers, such as in the showing instructions.
With that said, real estate professionals should advise the seller about fa...
An evacuation plan is a necessity for every home, especially if you live in an area where fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and other disasters are a possibility. Many homeowners create evacuation plans for their homes and practice them with their kids, but far fewer have considered one for their pets. Take these steps to add your pets to your evacuation plan.
Assign pet evacuation to an adult. Everyone should know how to act during an evacuation, and that includes assigning one parent o...
Purchasing a home is arguably one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime. As you start your hunt, don't forget there will be other costs associated with your purchase then the price of the home. Here are 5 fees to keep in mind as you begin to budget.
Home inspection. This is a crucial step in the home buying process. The findings that come from the inspection can help you negotiate price and repairs. Generally, you can expect to pay between $300 to $500 depending on t...
Although currently dimly lit and a little rough on the eyes, your unfinished basement still has a lot of potentials. With just a little love and the help of the following ideas, you can spice it up in no time and get some great use out of the space.
Add a pop of color. Give your basement a whole different look without a big renovation by adding some color to space. Consider painting and sealing the floors, opening up the room by painting the rafters white or a light color, or creating a bold...This one crept up on us pretty fast. Unfortunately, we are getting a slight repeat of last year. Omicron has thrown a curveball into our daily lives.
The uncertainty surrounding the variant “could force some people into paralysis and hibernation,” says Norman Miller, a real estate and finance professor at the University of San Diego. If omicron proves to be dangerous, it could push some potential home sellers to hold off and hunker down instead and buyers to wait out the worst of it.
But the...Doing your research and asking questions is important when looking for a mortgage lender. Not all lenders are the same, and it’s important to understand as much as possible before you move forward in the home loan process.
So here are a few questions to ask:
1. Are there any fees I would be charged for your loan service- what are they and when would they be paid?
2. Are there any other loans or specialty programs I qualify for besides the loan you are currently recommending me?
3. How much l...
