A popular way to give a facelift to a tired home exterior is to add shutters. However, as I say to our kids on a semi-regular basis - Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. So,...

Houses are as diverse as the people who live in them. Not only are different homes constructed of different materials, but they are also located in a dizzying variety of locations in various weather...

Recently I have written about HUD homes. I have discussed, in detail, what they are and shared hints and tips for purchasing a HUD property. Today I am going to examine the pros and cons of buying a...

Negotiating the price of a home can be intimidating. If you’re a buyer, you don’t want to overpay, but you don’t want to lose “your” home to a higher offer. Meanwhile, if you’re a seller,...

Homes For Sale By Owners are more common than they once were, but many of us are still unfamiliar with the details of the process. One common question is whether or not there are closing costs on a...

You will hear many terms when you are buying or selling a home, or if you work in real estate and “Prospective Buyer” is one of them. But what exactly is a prospective buyer in real...