Oregon has a new plan to protect homes from wildfire. Homebuilders are pushing back
Mary Bradshaw's fire-hardened home in Elkhorn, Oregon, on Feb. 26, 2021. It was one of few that survived the Beachie Creek fire in the area.Kristyna Wentz-Graff / OPB The green metal roof on Mary Bradshaw’s house gleams amid scorched earth and dead, blackened trees. All [...]
Is Earnest Money Refundable? Here’s What to Know
The earnest money deposit—the cash you as a buyer offer to essentially call dibs on real estate—is one of the most important and misunderstood parts of the home-buying process. Naturally, you probably have a few questions: When can the seller keep earnest money? Do you get earnest [...]
Homebuyer Fatigue Hits the Housing Market as Prices Continue Soaring
Getty Images Ron and Kathy Kern began looking in earnest for their forever home this past spring when their youngest child finished college. The couple hoped to trade their two-story, four-bedroom house in the Indianapolis suburbs for a smaller, one-floor ranch where they could more comfortably [...]
7 Home Insurance Myths Debunked
Published on August 12, 2021 by Julia Weaver Updated on September 9th, 2021 You never know when a disaster will strike and damage your home – whether it be storm damage, fire damage, or a burglary. One way to ensure you have financial protection in case of an emergency [...]
Should You Sell Your House for Cash? What to Know About Cash Offers
Published on July 30, 2021 by Alison Bentley There are numerous reasons why you may be thinking about selling your home, whether it’s because you’re moving to a new city, downsizing to a condo, or wanting to tap into your home’s equity. But if you’re looking to [...]
