Real Estate Term of the Week
Opportunity Cost: Refers to a benefit that a person could have received, but gave up, to take another course of...
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Renting vs. Buying
Should I rent or buy a home? It’s a popular question that often results in biased answers based on who’s...
Real Estate Term of the Week:
Truth-in-Lending Act (TILA): A set of U.S. government guidelines for lending practices to ensure that borrowers receive information about their...
Practical Tips for Packing When Time is Short
Sometimes the process of home buying takes several months and there’s ample time to sort through your own belongings in...
Real Estate Term of the Week:
Rescission Notice: A form buyers sign if they back out of an offer on a home. The buyer’s agent will...
7 Things You Need to Know About Flood Insurance
September 2017—Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused enormous devastation in Texas and Florida. Much of the destruction came in the form...
Real Estate Term of the Week
Low-E Windows: Low-E means low emissivity, which refers to a surface that emits low levels of radiant heat. Windows treated...
17 Features Buyers Want Most in New Construction
Practicality with style seems to be the trend buyers look for in new construction homes. Builders and architects are listening...
Real Estate Term of the Week
Float Down Loan: The option for a borrower to get a lower interest rate if rates drop during the loan-application...
Tips for Selling Your Home in the Fall
A home can be sold at its optimum value in any season, including the fall. Sure, you’ll see more buyers...