The process of buying a home becomes much less scary when you take the leap informed and knowledgeable. We’ve put together some handy tips for first-time home buyers to make life easier and the home buying process-enjoyable itself. Before you start this journey, ask yourself a few questions: are you going to have kids? Do …
The home selling process is hard enough, but if you have pets it may become even more difficult. Don’t get too surprised when your agent says having a pet can significantly reduce your home’s value. As a pet owner myself, I know how important they are to us, still they provide some extra challenges when …
Selling a luxury home involves more than just slapping a sale sign on or posting to an Internet real estate portal. Whether you plan on selling your luxury home yourself or using an expert realtor, there is a right way to go about getting your luxury home sold. Staging is not decorating. In fact, it …
Before buying a home you should have the home checked out by a professional home inspector. In case you want to do it yourself, just download this handy checklist for free. Home inspection checklist
The U.S. Department of Energy has developed a national rating system for the Home Energy Score. It shows how energy-efficient the home’s structure is and whether it is heating, cooling, and hot water systems are considered to be energy saving. This day and age you should definitely consider investing in energy efficiency when building or …