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The real estate landscape is shifting, with new practices like mandatory buyer's agreements becoming the norm. While these agreements aim to provide clarity and protection, they can also create unexpected complications. Imagine signing a buyer's agreement with an agent, then stumbling upon your ...

In today's fast-paced world, home automation is becoming increasingly popular among homeowners seeking to enhance convenience and reduce energy costs. With advancements in technology, smart home devices offer innovative solutions that not only simplify daily tasks but also promote energy efficie...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, known as VA, issued a policy change that now allows payment to buyer brokers on VA loans.  They will be subject to certain safeguards, such as the requirement that all buyer-broker fees charged to veterans "must be reasonable and customary within local ma...

Pre-approval is a comprehensive process where the lender verifies the buyer's financial information, including credit history, income, and assets. Pre-approval provides a conditional commitment from the mortgage company to lend a specific amount, pending appraisal of the property.Pre-qualificatio...

Congratulations on your offer being accepted! In many cases, you may have a provision in your sales contract for a satisfactory home inspection.  You're one step closer to owning your dream home. Now is the time to choose a home inspector to take a closer look at the property. Inspectors are tho...

Last year, U.S. homeowners faced an average property tax bill exceeding $4,000, marking the highest increase in five years, according to data from Attom Data Solutions, a real estate data firm. Property taxes nationwide amounted to over $363 billion in 2023, reflecting a 6.9% rise, largely attri...

  Online estimates like Zillow, realtor.com, Redfin, & Homes.com are convenient, but typically lack accuracy and may have a significant margin of error.  They are constructed using a computer-generated algorithm that utilizes historical public sales data and trends called an Automated Value Model...

Home insurance rates have increased by almost 20% nationally between 2021 and 2023 and even more in some states like Arizona where rates have jumped 62% in some cases.  The appreciation that homeowners have enjoyed, especially in the past four years, has caused premiums to increase because the v...

Benefits of Checking your Credit Regularly You are encouraged by the Federal Trade Commission to be sure the information on your credit reports is accurate, complete, and up to date at least once a year.  It is an important part of your financial life that can determine whether you get credit, th...

In the realm of real estate transactions, the decision to engage a friend who also happens to be an agent may seem like a tenuous situation and may cause some hesitation. Concerns about how professional relationships may impact their personal connection occasionally weighs on a person's mind, le...