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Selling your home? Avoid these 3 popular renovation projects
Seven point nine five. That’s how many years the average American homeowner lives in their home, according to the number crunchers at Attom Data. Whether you are at the beginning, middle or end of this nearly eight-year period, some day...
Real Estate Glossary for the First Time Homebuyer
Every industry has its “inside” jargon and the real estate industry is no exception. Some of the lingo, such as “location, location, location” are a snap to decipher, while other terms are downright incomprehensible. Real estate agen...
Homeowner Insurance Policy Definitions for Homebuyers
If you feel like you’re reading a foreign language when you look over your homeowner’s insurance policy, you aren’t alone. Where simple language that’s easy for the layperson to understand will suffice, the typical homeowner’s insu...
FHA appraisal basics
If you’re in the market to buy a home and are pursuing an FHA-backed mortgage, you’re not alone. Although the conventional loan is still the most popular, FHA is ideal for those with credit and/or financial challenges. Because the loan i...
Selling under the influence of kids
Come on, admit it: You started watching those DIY home selling and staging TV shows the minute you made the decision to sell. You’re not alone. But you should keep in mind that those amazing TV stagers have unlimited budgets and tons of pe...
Decorating tips for that area between the house and detached garage
The ideal landscape contains a balance of both hardscape elements – rocks, fences, patios, walkways, pavers – and softscape elements – trees, plants, anything living. Achieving this balance, whether with a nod to aesthetics or practicalit...
Don’t-miss spots to tackle during spring cleaning
One year ago, on March 20, 2020, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak closed the iconic Las Vegas Strip. Children across the country began going to school online and “Coronavirus,” “Coronavirus Symptoms” and “Coronavirus update” ranked ...
“OMG I have to have this home!” Your guide to winning the bidding war
A nationwide real estate franchise firm recently claimed that nearly 60% of their transactions involved multiple offers. Unlike the bidding wars of the past, these aren’t all deep-pocketed investors who are submitting the winning bids. A b...