The most common questions that buyers ask when they shop for home insurance coverage are: Do I need flood insurance for my house? Should I get flood insurance if I’m not in a flood zone? Does hurricane coverage also handle flood damage? If you find yourself wondering the same thing, keep reading. We can address…
When you’re ready to buy or sell a home, it’s a big and often overwhelming decision. There are a lot of factors that go into the process, and the best thing you can do for yourself in the long and short-term is choose a professional realtor who’s going to be your partner through this process….
Winter is here and along with the holidays, family time, and coziness many of us associate with the season, there’s something else lurking on our to-do list: winter maintenance. Winter maintenance keeps your home working the way it sure during the cold weather months, protects you and your family, and ensures you’re ready for the…
Home insurance is an essential part of buying a house. However, many homebuyers end up feeling so overwhelmed by the buying and closing process that they simply accept whichever home insurance provider their Realtor® recommends. While your Realtor® may recommend an insurance provider that has drafted good quotes for their clients in the past, the…
We’re on the brink of a new year, which means a new focus on real estate. The United States real estate market is fast-moving, and there is a myriad of variables that play a role in where the trends go, but the following are some general things you might be able to expect in 2020. …
Most homes hit the real estate market in the spring or summer, which is often considered the best time to sell a house. Homeowners try to use the curb appeal of flowering plants and lush, green trees to make their house seem more picturesque. However, not everyone has the luxury of waiting for summer to…
Every year, Pantone Color Institute chooses a color of the year. Individual paint companies often have their own color of the year as well. For 2020, some are saying the chosen colors of the year reflect the mindset and overall priorities of the American people. For example, the colors are moving away from bright and…
There are plenty of compelling reasons to invest in a vacation home. There are personal reasons of course, but there can also be financial advantages. If you’re a first-time real estate investor thinking about buying a vacation property, you can rent it out when you’re not using it and cover the costs and hopefully make…
As you prepare to sell your house and look at comparable home listings, you may come across the term “as-is” to refer to the state of a home on the market. At face value, this might seem like a strategic way to sell your house without having to invest much into curb appeal or repairs….
On nearly every media outlet, there’s an ongoing discussion about when the next recession will be. As we’re already approaching the end of 2019, some wonder if the next economic downturn will be in 2020. While we’re in a period of economic strength, for the most part, there are some troubling indicators, such as the…