General Real Estate Advice & Tips

26
Aug
2026

Should you get a pre-inspection before putting your house on the market?

Sometimes, sellers will have a pre-inspection performed on their home before hanging out the ‘For Sale’ sign. But is this a good idea? It depends. In general, a pre-sale inspection of your…
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26
Aug
2026

Real Estate Agents Hate it When Sellers

It’s no secret that home sellers are under a lot of stress. It’s a tougher market, home prices have fallen a lot, and many are trying to get as much money as…
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26
Aug
2026

Homebuying 101: Don’t buy the best house on the block

We’re in a tough real estate market. It’s tough for buyers, because many are worried about making the financial commitment in this economy. And it’s difficult for sellers, because there’s a lot…
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26
Aug
2026

Homebuying 101: What is a Home Warranty

For first-time homebuyers—or anyone else who doesn’t want to deal with maintenance issues—a home warranty might be worth considering. You know how Best Buy and other electronics retailers often ask if you…
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26
Aug
2026

Top 3 tips for buying a home in 2011

Will 2011 be a good year to buy a home? Yes—as long as current trends hold. The economic recovery is expected to continue, if slowly, which should make buyers more confident. Plus,…
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26
Aug
2026

Is it better to rent or buy?

Is it better to be a renter than a homeowner? A lot of people who wouldn’t have considered renting are asking themselves that question today. There are several reasons for this: Home…
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26
Aug
2026

Five tips for investigating the neighborhood

You’ve got your eye on a home. The property is priced right. The house fits all of your needs and and you can check most of your “must-have” boxes. But is there something…
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26
Aug
2026

Tips for the final walk through

You found the home you love, made the offer, and the seller has accepted. You've gotten your inspections done, your loan is being finalized and an escrow closing date has been set.…
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26
Aug
2026

Five Percent Down: A Fluke, or the Beginning of a Trend?

As a Realtor who’s experienced all the ups and downs of the market during the past decade, it takes a lot to surprise me. But today, a pre-approval letter came across my desk that…
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26
Aug
2026

How your neighbor can help you sell your home

Are you on good terms with your neighbors? If you aren’t, you might want to mend those fences before listing your home. A client of mine didn’t get along with his neighbor,…
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