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Zillow Short Cut to NAR Settlement

Zillow Short Cut to NAR Settlement

LIGHT MY HAIR ON FIRE NEWS ......Sellers, do you want your home to be used as the "First Date" between…

Relocating To A New City

Relocating To A New City

1. Do Your Research If you want to relocate but haven’t yet chosen a new city, it’s important to carefully…

Improving Energy Efficiency In Older Homes

Improving Energy Efficiency In Older Homes

If you own an old home, you might feel frustrated with high utility bills due to inefficient systems and appliances.…

Real Estate Escalation Clause

Real Estate Escalation Clause

Getting outbid on an offer is one of the most frustrating experiences for buyers. You don’t want to make a…

Sinking Funds: Why Do You Need Them

Sinking Funds: Why Do You Need Them

Budgeting is at the foundation of your financial success, but it can feel difficult to keep an organized budget when…

April 2024 American Lifestyle Magazine

April 2024 American Lifestyle Magazine

APRIL 2024 HIGHLIGHTSEmbracing the Road Less TraveledWith a Touch of HoneyMoroccan-Spiced PopoversLamb Ribs with Hot Honey and LavenderThe Importance of…

April 2024 Start Healthy Magazine

April 2024 Start Healthy Magazine

APRIL 2024 HIGHLIGHTSSafeguarding Your Cognitive Health10 Podcasts to Improve Your Well-BeingDelightful Dishes for SpringCalifornia Hummus WrapsKey Lime ParfaitsKeep Your Data…

April 2024 Good to be Home Magazine

April 2024 Good to be Home Magazine

APRIL 2024 HIGHLIGHTS6 Exceptional Retreats Across AmericaRefresh Your Outdoor Spaces for SpringA Homeowners Insurance CheckupSlash These Sneaky Utility Costs   OPEN THE…

NAR Settlement: Round-up of My Favorite Sound Bytes

NAR Settlement: Round-up of My Favorite Sound Bytes

This week's headline news comes from #Fortune, "90% of homebuyers have historically opted to work with a real estate agent…

April 2024 Good to be Home Magazine

April 2024 Good to be Home Magazine

APRIL 2024 HIGHLIGHTS6 Exceptional Retreats Across AmericaRefresh Your Outdoor Spaces for SpringA Homeowners Insurance CheckupSlash These Sneaky Utility Costs   OPEN THE…

Overpricing Your Home Will Cost You

Overpricing Your Home Will Cost You

If you’re trying to sell your house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you’re not…

HOAs Are Not The Demons - Top 5 …

HOAs Are Not The Demons - Top 5 …

A homeowners association (HOA) can offer a number of valuable services to the community, but residents are required to pay…

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Property Tax Reassessment After Buying A Home: Why Your Tax Bill Could Change

The mortgage itself is only one of your financial responsibilities as a homeowner. Your monthly paym…

Buying A Home With A Private Well: Water Testing, Maintenance, And Questions To Ask

Before making an offer on any home, it’s incredibly important that you do your due diligence…

A Better Plan. The Same Question.

The plan keeps changing. The question at every presentation does not. Here are the options, what eac…