12 Things Most First-Time Homeowners Don’t Know
© Provided by The Family Handyman 1. Locate Your Gas and Water Shutoffs. It’s troubling when a pipe bursts or when you smell gas in your house. Not knowing how to shut off your water and gas will only compound your stress. (It could also majorly damage your home and your family’s health.) A […]
Great News for Renters Who Want to Buy a Home
Rents in the United States have been skyrocketing since 2012. This has caused many renters to face a tremendous burden when juggling their housing expenses and the desire to save for a down payment at the same time. The recent stabilization of rental prices provides a great opportunity for renters to save more of their […]
Strength of the Economy Is Surprising the Experts
We’re currently in the longest economic recovery in U.S. history. That has caused some to ask experts to project when the next economic slowdown (recession) could occur. Two years ago, 67% of the economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for the Economic Forecasting Survey predicted we would have a recession no later than the end of […]
13 Cutting-Edge Updates for the Smart Home
The 2020 Consumer Electronics Show introduced a slew of new and improved technology that will make the everyday experience of living in a home much easier and efficient. January 17, 2020 by Melissa Dittmann Tracey From mirrors to trash cans, practically any everyday home item can become a smart device. At January’s 2020 Consumer Electronics […]
2020 Homebuying Checklist
Some Highlights: If you’re thinking of buying a home, plan ahead and stay on the right track, starting with pre-approval. Being proactive about the homebuying process will help set you up for success in each step. Make sure to work with a trusted real estate professional along the way, to help guide you through the homebuying steps specific to your […]
Housing Inventory Vanishing: What Is the Impact on You?
The real estate market is expected to do very well this year as mortgage rates remain at historic lows. One challenge to the housing industry is the lack of homes available for sale. Last week, move.com released a report showing that 2020 is beginning with the lowest available housing inventory in two years. The report explains: “Last month saw […]
“A Good Name is Better than Great Riches”
By Zack Cummins One of our Core Concepts at Concept Z is this idea that a good name is better than great riches. That is a guiding principle that helps us evaluate situations, or as Stephen Covey would say, find “True North” on our “Moral Compass.” By practicing this precept, our Real Estate Professionals can […]
What is the Real Estate Commission?
By Matt Westkott. Real Estate Commission is on the Table! That’s right. Let’s open up the discussion! What is the real estate commission? How much should you pay? And what are you getting for the money?! These are really good questions! And every real estate agent should be able to answer. So here we go: All real […]
5 Steps to Prepare Your Home to SELL (Indoor Edition)
Brrr! Has all this cold weather frozen you on your “Honey-Do” list? No need to stress or to wait until Spring to begin preparing your home to sell. We’re here to help you! Jump start the process with these 5 steps to make life easier when you decide to list your home. 1. […]
OUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTION
Happy 2018! We hope your New Year is off to a great start and you’re getting back into the swing of things after the holiday season. Everyone is buzzing about their New Year resolutions, and of course we are too. Our New Year Resolution is to GIVE MORE! Last July we started a community giving […]