One foot on the gas, one foot on the brake With the events of recent months, people are spending more time than ever inside their homes—and that means they’ve had…
With the events of recent months, people are spending more time than ever inside their homes—and that means they’ve had plenty of time to consider every flaw and limitation. Some…
When buying a house, everyone has priorities. The buying process is complex and takes time, and it’s easy to get off track. Having written priorities is a helpful way to…
After years of ups and downs in the real estate market, the American Dream of owning your own home has become more and more of a stretch. The game has changed, and for some, the idea no longer carries much…
When you purchase a home, you usually buy the dwelling itself as well as the property it occupies. However, you might encounter another arrangement – purchasing the home and leasing the land. What is a land lease agreement? Under a…
We know there are multiple steps in the process of buying a single-family home. You start out by engaging the services of an experienced realtor and making your list of priorities for the home and the neighborhood. You look carefully…
Whether you have fallen on hard times or simply are unprepared to purchase a home right now, you have other options. One such option is renting to own. You are probably more familiar with the idea of rent to own…
“Downsize? You mean move! You want to move? We can’t move!” At some point in your life, if you’re a homeowner, and you’ve been in your home a while, you’re likely to have a conversation with your spouse, similar to…
Water wells can bring forth nostalgic visions of a simple life where one fetched a bucket of water at the pump—or of dangerous falls requiring a rescue by Lassie the dog. While wells have a place in the imagination, they…
For many of us, buying a single-family home or duplex sounds like a good idea for creating additional income. Of course, we know that there’s more to it than just making an offer on a property that looks like a…
The kitchen is the heart of your home. It is not just a place to store and prepare food; it is also a place for families to gather and spend quality time together. The table and the counter can become…
Deciding to go with new construction home vs. an existing home is always an exciting time, especially if it’s your first one. If you choose to build your new home with a national, more well-known builder you don’t have to…