Welcome to the vault where you can find useful articles, newsletter, and other quick tips related to real estate and home ownership. Some information has been provided by third party resources. Browse by category or use the search feature found in the side bar.
For Buyers
- Buying vs. Renting (infographic)
- Homeownership is Good for Children (infographic)
- Homeownership Still Desired by Many (infographic)
- Down Payment Tips
- 30 Year vs. 15 Year Mortgages
- VA Loans for Buyers
- Improve Your Credit Score
- 5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score
- 203 k Rehab Mortgage
- Importance of Assets when Applying for a Mortgage
- Researching the Perfect Neighborhood
- Watch for Defects as You Tour a Home
- Co-ownership with a Friend
- Short Sale Guidelines are Making a Difference
- Pros and Cons of Going Condo
- The Truth About Radon Gas
- Credit Score Requirements Getting Easier
- Understanding Mortgage Points
- 10 Questions to Ask Home Inspectors
- What a Home Inspection Should Cover
- Financial Perks of Home Ownership (infographic)
- Buyers Most Wanted List (infographic)
- Save Big with Shorter Term Loan (infographic)
- Five Reasons You Need a Realtor (infographic)
- What if a Property is a Short Sale?
For Sellers
- Buyer Optimism is Way Up (infographic)
- Biggest Seller Mistakes (infographic)
- 8 Common Home Staging Mistakes
- Know Code Violations Before You Sell
- Home Selling with Pets
- Tax Considerations for Buyers and Sellers
- To Sell or Not to Sell During the Holidays
- Leave Home for Agent and Buyers
- Wrapping up Your Home for the Holiday Buyers
- Complying with Lead Laws
- Sellers Staging in the Spring
- What Features do Buyers Value Most (infographic)
- What Buyers Don’t Want (infographic)
- Selling an Ugly Home
- Sweet Smelling Sales Success
- Keep Your Home Safe and Secure During the Selling Process
- The Deck May Make All the Difference
- Selling Your Home in the Colder Months
- Setting the Stage for a Home Sale
- Keep a Clean Exterior to Maximize Curb Appeal
- The Trouble with Vacant homes
For Home Owners
- Effective and Efficient Lighting
- HARP 2.0 Helps Underwater Homeowners
- Wood Flooring Makes a Great First Impression
- Eight Great Tax Breaks
- Home Improvements that Pay You Back (infographic)
- Home Improvement Projects to Avoid (infographic)
- Make Your Bathroom Stand Out
- Psychology of Color on Your Home
- Is Renovation Worth the Cost
- Top 10 Remodeling Projects (infographic)
- World Class Laundry Room
- Lawn Care Tips
- The Trouble with Mold
- An Upgraded Laundry Room
- The Back Yard Oasis
- The Truth About Radon Gas
- 5 Tips for Spring Cleaning
- The Emotional Side of Downsizing to a Smaller Home
- Don’t Ignore Plumbing Issues
- Feng Shui for Balance
- 5 Most Dangerous Hazards in a Home
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