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 [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
When Was My House Built? How to Search the Property History for a Home
Published on August 27, 2021 by Alison Bentley With all the steps you’re required to take during the homebuying experience, you may be forgetting to ask some very important questions, like [...]
What Is a Mother-in-Law Suite, and Does It Add Property Value?
Published on August 23, 2021 by Mike Cahill Updated on August 25th, 2021 What is a mother-in-law suite? In its simplest form, a mother-in-law suite is a residence created within a [...]
How to Prepare for a Home Appraisal: 9 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Value
Published on September 8, 2021 by Hannah Tan The home appraisal is your last chance to ensure your home’s value comes in as high as possible, which is especially important since [...]
How Does Climate Change Affect Property Values?
Dramatic weather events such as wildfires, flooding, extreme heat, drought, and storms are on the rise all over the world due to climate change. As a result, all of these [...]
How to Navigate the Emergency Rental Assistance Process
If you’re a renter or landlord trying to stay afloat amid the now-expired eviction moratorium as announced last week, there is still plenty of money left in the government’s Emergency Rental [...]
