A Homebuyer’s Guide to the Appraisal Gap: Why It Happens and What To Do
By Tara MastroeniApr 7, 2022 (Getty Images) If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s market, you need to be prepared for the possibility of an appraisal gap. So what is an appraisal gap? An appraisal gap is when a home’s appraised value is lower [...]
For Native American Homebuyers, 3 Financial Assistance Programs to Help With a Purchase
By Larissa RunkleApr 6, 2022 (Getty Images) In today’s aggressive housing market, it’s crucial to get a leg up on the competition and to take advantage of all options available when it comes to financial aid. For Native American homebuyers, there are several lending programs to [...]
Recourse One, News You Can Use! April 2022 Edition
By: Billy Clotere
Home Prices Reach Yet a New Record High, Forcing Some Buyers To Just Give Up
By Margaret HeidenryMar 31, 2022 (Getty Images) Home prices nationwide have just broken yet another record, with the national median listing price soaring to $405,000 for the first time ever, according to a recent Realtor.com® report. This price is up 13.5% compared with this time last year—and up a [...]
13 Types of Home Inspections: Are You Getting the Right One?
By Erica SweeneyMar 30, 2022 (Getty Images) Most homebuyers know that no matter how much they love a house, they should get it inspected before closing the deal. “It’s a lot like a mechanic looking under the hood,” says Scott Bergmann, an agent with Realty ONE Group Sterling in [...]
Beat the Stink: How To Get Rid of Lingering Microwave Smells
By Larissa RunkleMar 28, 2022 (Getty Images) Sometimes the hardest household items to clean are the ones we use the most—we’re looking at you, microwave! In between heating up leftovers for lunch and making popcorn for movie nights, our microwave does a lot of work. Yet, [...]
