A common home buyer preference is to buy a home that is not within the confines of a HOA or condo association. Maybe the home buyer’s impression is that HOAs and condo associations bully home owners. …
Let the people speak about housing markets
Economists are officially pessimistic about the housing market. This is the general sentiment following another month of declining home sales. Experts are pointing to a number of factors for the slowd…
The real estate hollow men and stuffed men
By Dan Krell “Tin men” was a term used to describe con-artists after the 1987 movie by the same name became a nationwide hit. The movie was about aluminum siding salesmen who did whatever they could t…
The correct process of selling to an investor
House flipping is a misunderstood industry. Legitimate home flipping is valuable to the real estate industry and the community. Home flippers revitalize run-down homes, and market appealing homes to h…
Don’t wait until next Spring to sell your home
If you are planning to sell next spring, don’t wait! A National Association of Realtors survey indicates that a surge of home sale inventory is on the horizon. The NAR third quarter Housing Opportun…
Renting versus buying can be complicated
For some, committing to buying a home is an easy decision. However, some struggle rationalizing homeownership. Adding to the confusion are the attempts to persuade tenants to be home owners by flaunti…
There’s a reason housing contracts are long
If you’ve recently bought or sold a home in Montgomery County, you probably recognized that the home sale contract was quite lengthy. In fact, depending on the situation and additional addenda, a cont…
Be wise and prepared with flood insurance
Hurricane Florence is not your average storm. As it will undoubtedly devastate the area where it makes landfall, it will also wreak havoc along the east coast. Some are already calling it a historic s…
Be prepared for National Preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month! Being prepared is not just having a “bugout” bag at the ready. Preparedness is about taking stock to ensure safety for yourself and family in various conditio…
Remember to hire a reputable mover
Moving is stressful enough without having to deal with a rogue mover. Before your hire a mover, do your research and know your rights. Your rights may vary depending if your move is intrastate or inte…