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...
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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...
Real Estate Term of the Week
Jumbo Mortgage: A mortgage loan on a home where the loan value exceeds the standard limits for conventional loans set...
What You Need to Know About Jumbo Loans
The steady rise in home prices has created a greater demand for jumbo loans. As of mid-2017, the average cost...
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Appraisal: An estimation of a home’s market value by a licensed appraiser based on comparable recent sales of homes in...
Reasons Your Home Isn’t Selling in a Seller’s Market
Many of us see homes selling like hotcakes these days. As fast as they come on the market, they’re under...
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Creosote: A dark brown or black flammable tar deposited from wood smoke on the walls of a chimney. Homeowners using...
Fire Safety Tips to Protect Your Family and Home
Over 350,000 fires break out in homes each year in the U.S., resulting in deaths, injury, and significant loss of...
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Inspection Contingency: Is an optional clause stated in a home purchase contract that gives the buyers the right to get...