I never thought much about homes with swimming pools until my former husband insisted we buy a home with a pool. He didn't care where the home was located or ... Read More

You've probably noticed the phrase "short sale" (pre-foreclosure) popping up in home listings and newspaper advertisements. If you're scratching your head and wondering what this means, you're not alone. For ... Read More

Many environmentally conscious home builders are crafting homes by using green building materials. Even if you're not in the market to buy a new home, though, you can help to ... Read More

Nobody seems to give much credence to multiple offers in a buyer's market, but a fairly good chance exists that after a buyer has toured all the available listings and ... Read More

If you think all the hoopla over green homes is about painting your house green, you haven't been paying close enough attention to the message being beamed from corporate boardrooms. The ... Read More

Is it true that experienced real estate agents work with happier real estate clients? Or are clients happier working with an agent who has experience? Hey, it's no secret that because ... Read More

Some pet owners know no boundaries when it comes down to tackling pet-friendly home remodels. I have one client who doesn't have a living room, for example. Well, he and ... Read More

Sellers who pay for roof certifications are in an excellent position to answer a buyer who asks, "What about the roof?" Because not every house has a new roof. If your ... Read More

Although purchase offers consist of many variables, the most important aspect for many home buyers is choosing the home offer price. Picking the price to offer on a home is ... Read More

Finding a home to buy is the exciting part, but for many home buyers, deciding on the home offer price is terrifying. Home buyers regularly turn to real estate agents to ... Read More

Although you may not live in a designated flood plain, chances are you still need a flood insurance policy. Two days after my husband I moved into our 1898 Victorian ... Read More

It doesn't matter if you're a home buyer or a home seller, you should get a comparative market analysis -- referred to in industry lingo as a CMA -- before ... Read More

As home owners move closer to retirement age, it's common to start thinking about downsizing or making alternate housing arrangements for senior living. For the next 20 years, experts predict we ... Read More