Team Mahesh & Rakhee Khatri's Blog

With record-high temps and near-constant heat waves across the country, it may feel like we’re in the height of summer. But the truth is, fall is right around the corner. And while the change in temperature will surely provide some much-needed relief from the heat, cold weather can present a new ...

If you’re selling your home—particularly if it’s your first time doing so—it can sometimes seem like your real estate agent is speaking another language with all their industry jargon. But in order to really understand what’s happening with your home sale, it’s important to get a handle on what t...

Organizing your home can make your space feel less cluttered, more aesthetically pleasing, and make it easier for you to manage your possessions and find things when you need them.But not all organizing tactics are created equal, and if you’re about to embark on a home organization journey, there...

It’s not uncommon for parents to help their children buy a home. In fact, according to a 2020 survey by Loan Depot, 65% of parents said they were willing to help their adult child buy a home by offering financial support by giving them help with a down payment, for example.Having parents that are...

Lot of times, landlords prefer to find tenants on their own using Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace (where there is no involvement from a broker), and recommendations from friends. They ask whether I can provide them with a sample or draft of a lease agreement. Additionally, they ask if they can incl...

When you’re selling your house, you want to make as much money as you can, as quickly as possible, and with the least amount of interruption to your life.So when you come across an “iBuyer” company that offers to buy your house for fair market value, without having to put it on the market, and no...

Over the last couple of years, buyers have had to do everything they possibly could to compete. It wasn’t just about price; they also had to come in with as “clean” an offer as possible, which often meant waiving fairly standard contingencies.In case the term isn’t something you use in day to day...

When your home gets damaged in a fire, flood, or other disaster, insurance can be an absolute lifesaver.But homeowners insurance doesn’t cover everything, so it’s important to know what kind of damage your insurance policy is likely to cover, and the kind of damage where you’re likely to be on yo...

Over the past few years, the US has been in an unprecedented sellers’ market. Fierce competition and bidding wars caused prices to skyrocket, with the national median price for a home currently sitting at $449,000.But with recent economic changes and rising mortgage rates, it looks like this unpr...

Home renovations can be a great idea; not only can they help you experience your home in a fresh, new way, but they can also add value to your property—which is great if you’re considering selling in the future.But just because home renovations can be a great idea doesn’t mean that they are alway...