Are you considering buying your first home? If so, it can be helpful to know what led other people to make that decision. According to a recent survey of first-time homebuyers by PulteGroup:
“Whe...
A home appraisal is a key part of many home sales, but many sellers make the process harder than it needs to be because they don’t know how to navigate the process, and their lack of knowledge can be frustrating to home appraisers.
So, if ...
Buying a vacation home can be a great investment. However, it can also be a complete drain on your time, money, and resources, so before you invest in a vacation home, it’s important to make sure it’s the right move for you.
And the best...
Every year, Sarasota’s culinary scene grows with new and exciting offerings, but over the past year, it has soared to new heights with fancy food, epic sandwiches and overall good vibes. Check out our list of the best new restaurants in the r...
There probably hasn’t been a house hunter in history who didn’t want to get a great deal on a house. But in the current market, even finding a house you want and successfully getting it under contract can be a difficult task.
So if you w...
If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, you’re likely feeling a little frustrated. Not to mention, you're also probably wondering what went wrong. Here are three questions to think about as you figure out what to do next.
Did...
You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn't own a home at the time. If you’re worried there’s going to be a repeat of what happened back then, there's good news – the housing market now is different from 2008.
One ...
You put in an offer on a house and it was accepted. Everything was going smoothly… until the appraisal came in significantly lower than expected.
A low appraisal can be a stressful situation. But there are ways to deal with it, and not all...
If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know. Affordability is tight with today’s mortgage rates and rising home prices. At the same time, there’s a limited number of homes on the market right now and...
Having a fall cleaning checklist seems a little bit like getting tricked into some kind of second spring cleaning. Didn’t you just wash the curtains and wipe down those ceiling fan blades?
But hear me out: Giving your home some extra atte...