When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with. While you may have a general idea of what an inspection is, maybe you’re not sure why you need one or how it’s different from an appraisal. To keep it simple, here’s an explainer of ... » Learn More about The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal
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Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community
If you're thinking about buying or selling a house, it's important to know that it doesn't just affect your life, but also your community. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases a report every year to show how much economic activity is generated by home sales. The chart below ... » Learn More about Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community
Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.
There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next. In today’s market, it makes sense to explore all your options. That includes both homes that have been lived in before as well as ... » Learn More about Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.
3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the ... » Learn More about 3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
Winterize Your Yard!
Fall is such a beautiful season, but I want my shrubs and plants to survive the winter so I can enjoy them again in warm weather - and get these beautiful leaves every fall! For lawn and landscaping maintenance, I turn to Kyle Parks and the team at Scarlet Oak Landscaping. Kyle ... » Learn More about Winterize Your Yard!
