Many home owners are preparing to sell their homes this year. And in doing so, home sellers are looking for new and exciting ways to sell their homes fast and for top dollar. But the reality is that…
New Home Due Diligence
It’s understandable that new homes are alluring. After all, new homes are modern and efficient. And there is the idea that new homes require minimal maintenance for the first year of ownership. But ne…
Real estate tech future
Humans are fascinated with the future and technology. Whether it’s the promise of hope and deliverance, or the warning of a dystopian nightmare, there will always be a continued conjecture of the fut…
Will a government shutdown affect home sales?
There hasn’t been this much anxiety about a “government shutdown” since October 2013. Back then, the government was “shutdown” for 16 days. Of course, when the federal government “shuts down,” it’s r…
How much is that home of yours really worth?
By Dan Krell @dankrell It’s normal for homeowners to think about their home’s value. After all, home sales and values have been making headlines for well over a decade. But you certainly can’t get you…
Money laundering and civil asset seizures
An imminent Supreme Court decision on Timbs v. Indiana could have implications on your home and property. Although the case is about excessive fines brought on by a state, it highlights the issue of d…
Appraisals could cause next housing crisis
Are government agencies setting up the next housing crisis? A November 20th proposal from the FDIC, the Fed, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, has some consumer advocates suggesting j…
Thanksgiving unity
Thanksgiving is a time to take stock and be thankful. Although the original Thanksgiving may have had a religious purpose, today’s secular holiday is about traditions. However, it seems as if the trad…
Be sure to plan those renovations now
According to the National Association of Realtors (nar.realtor), the average time a homeowner stays in their home is ten years. This is higher than the seven-year average prior to the great recession …
Be sure to do your civic duty in real estate
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. …