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What is a contingent offer in real estate? A contingent offer means that an offer on a new home has been made and the seller has accepted it, but that the final sale is contingent upon certain criteria that have to be met. These criteria, or contingencies, are clauses in a sales contract that typically […]

The Best Paint Color for the Whole House Interior The most common paint colors to use in every room of your home are neutral colors like gray, beige and white. Ask yourself these questions while selecting paint samples:   Does it feel warm and inviting? Does it feel cold or boring? Can you see the […]

Many of us may still be working from home for the foreseeable future. And with school almost back in session—or already started for some!—many of us need workspaces for our kids, too. This can be a tall order for those who are already running at max capacity in their homes. If you don’t have spare […]

You’ve probably already heard lots of stories about the country’s latest environmental challenge from the news but if you haven’t, pollen counts around the United States are at an all-time high. From sneeze-inducing levels affecting allergy sufferers in places like Arkansas and Tennessee to the fine yellow mist that has doused Washington, DC, this fine, light dust […]

You were sick of your old kitchen, and now you’re sick of your brand new kitchen. A look at the COVID renovations we now regret.  The last year has brought a lot of… changes. Some were forced upon us: Wearing masks, sheltering in our homes, and social distancing. And some changes we chose to implement […]

It seems like everybody and their mother is rushing to refinance their home mortgage with interest rates falling this year. It’s not a bad call for many homeowners while rates hover near record lows. One positive result of COVID-19 (and there aren’t many) is the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates to the 0% […]

You might know the feeling… You’ve been home searching for months. Yet no house is leaving you all that excited. But wait, you finally walk into a house and you know instantly it’s the home for you. Your agent calls the listing agent and asks if there are any other offers. To everyone’s surprise, the […]

Winter is finally over, which means it’s time to put away the snow shovels and start thinking about spring projects, such as your lawn. Winter weather can leave your grass, shrubs and trees weak and hungry, especially after months of lying dormant under a blanket of ice and snow. If you want them to come […]

Do you have a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC)? Homeowners often tap their home equity for some quick cash, using their property as collateral. But before doing so, you need to understand how this debt will be treated come tax season. With the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the rules of home equity […]

It’s getting harder to find starter homes for sale. But if you know some tricks of the trade, it’s still possible to find — and buy — the perfect one for you. Once you’ve taken all the steps to prepare for buying a home, you’re ready to begin the house hunt. But what happens when […]