House hunters with children now have another option when seeking a neighborhood with a good school. Fair housing laws prohibit agents from providing advice or opinions on schools because it could be considered steering people to particular neighborhoods. However, agents for several years have been recommending to buyers information on GreatSchools.org, which ranks schools on...
Today’s Ask the Expert column features Adam Long, president of HomeTeam Inspection Service. Q: What are the best ways to prepare a client for a home inspection? A: Today, home inspections are almost universally recommended by every real estate professional. When it comes to their clients—especially first-time buyers—many are not familiar with the home inspection process, and what they can expect....
Data helps consumers with small and large decisions. Purchasing and selling real estate is no exception. From the time you start your search for a real estate agent to finally making the offer, data resources are plentiful, and finding the right nugget of information might just help you make a decision that saves you money...
If you are like so many homeowners today, you are not living in your “forever home” right at the moment. Rather, the home you currently reside in is a stepping stone to get you that much closer to your dream house. It is likely you are always keeping one eye on your home and the other eye on the housing market, trying to figure out when the time is ripe to sell and move to the next home. Here’s how...