Real Estate Guides
Ask a REALTOR® – What is PMI?
PMI is known as private mortgage insurance. When you’re buying a home, most lenders require a down payment equal to 20% of the home’s purchase price. If a borrower can’t afford that amount, the lender will most likely view the loan as a r...
A Word of Warning Regarding Mortgage Forbearance
Photo Credit: iStock.com/Kameleon007 In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, many mortgage and student loan lenders have been promoting their forbearance programs, allowing people to take advantage of no payments on their loans for a defined p...
Ask a REALTOR® – Who Pays Real Estate Commissions?
Real estate agents are providing a service to their clients, but generally don’t get paid in advance for the work that they do until a property sells. There are two commissions, the buyer’s agent commission, and the seller’s agent (also c...
The Smarter Home – A Look at Today’s Smart Home Technologies
Do you remember visiting Disneyland and exploring Tomorrowland, seeing the new technological fads that would be in the homes of tomorrow? Even back then, it was evident technology was going to play an active role in our lives now and in the fut...
53 Things You Can Do to Go Green
In commemoration of Earth Day this week, we’ve dedicated our blog to provide tips and advice for going green. Earlier this week we examined six simple things you can do to go green and we looked at larger home improvement projects you can do ...
Six Simple Things You Can Do Around the House to Save Money and Help the Environment
Celebrating Earth Day, we’ve decided to go “green” this week with our blog posts discussing things you can do to your house to be more energy-efficient and environmentally responsible. Today, we’re going to discuss six simple and relat...
Ask a REALTOR® – What is a Home Warranty?
When buying a home, it’s frequently a good idea to request a home warranty to be part of the sale, especially if the house is older. A home warranty is a service contract that guarantees specific components and systems of the home. These can ...
You Bought a New House – Things You Need to Know
Photo Credit: iStock.com/AndreyPopov Maybe you're in the market for a new home, or perhaps you've just moved into one. Regardless of your circumstance, there are some things you need to know about your new house. This article will help educ...
