Jingle mail is a growing phenomena in the United States, which is a direct result of the foreclosure crisis. Some home owners, terrified of pending foreclosure, decide to mail their house ... Read More

Many couples choose to buy a home before marriage, but is it wise? Regardless of whether you are planning to get married, are prohibited from enjoying the institution of marriage or ... Read More

In the midst of recent title company closings, Chicago Title Insurance is still going strong. But then Chicago Title has operated continuously since 1847, and it's one of the oldest ... Read More

In the spirit of full disclosure, I am admitting that I have a home protection plan issued by American Home Shield. I renew my policy every year, and I ask sellers ... Read More

Don't be frightened off by putting together home buying paperwork. It's not nearly as bad as you might surmise. But it's a good idea to begin collecting the required paperwork and ... Read More

You might not remember the name of GEICO Insurance, but you probably remember the gecko. In California, geckos are very popular. I can't count the number of homes I've toured where ... Read More

For many sellers, staging a kitchen is the hardest room in the house to stage. Although many people consider the kitchen to be the most important home in the house, the ... Read More

Way back when my mom was growing up during the Great Depression, Farmers Insurance was a big name in homeowner's insurance. It still is today. I am living proof that you ... Read More

Some home buyers don't want to sign a buyer's broker agreement with a buyer's agent until they get to know that agent. But many buyer's agents refuse to show property ... Read More

It pays to prepare for a home inspection. I'm working with a buyer who is selling a home in another county. When he finally received an offer, he was so excited ... Read More

The worst thing a condo buyer can do is to neglect to inspect the homeowner association documents and meeting minutes. With declining sale prices and falling inventory, many home buyers are ... Read More

Many people put off cleaning out the house after a death. For some, after a loved one dies, it's too heart-breaking to go through the house and sort out the belongings ... Read More