Most of us barely notice our smart home devices anymore. The Ring doorbell catches package thieves. The Nest camera lets us check on the dog. Motion alerts buzz our phones so often that they’ve become background noise in daily life. Security cameras are no longer...
Another week, another Facebook post from a tenant scrambling to find housing because their landlord decided to sell the property. And almost every time, the comment section fills with well-meaning advice that ranges from partially correct to completely wrong. The...
There are moments in real estate that make you stop, blink and wonder if you somehow slipped into an alternate universe. Yesterday was one of those days. I got a call from a very nice couple – Texas plates, vacation rental booked, ready to buy a home on the mountain....
Let’s clear something up right out of the gate: This is not an FHA loan. Most buyers hear “3 percent down” and immediately think of familiar low down payment programs that have been around for years. But a new proposal gaining momentum in California is something...
The classic fixer-upper used to be the golden ticket for buyers looking to build equity. Buy low, renovate, and watch the value climb. But today’s market is telling a different story. More and more buyers are passing on homes that need significant work and instead...
Not many hopeful homebuyers realize there are legitimate—and surprisingly simple—ways to reduce or even eliminate some of the upfront costs associated with purchasing a home. Closing costs tend to be one of the biggest hurdles. They can feel like a moving target, and...
