The Anatomy of an Offer Posted on July 02, 2014,

As a seller, one of the most exciting things you can hear is that someone has made an offer on your house.  This is especially...

Are there Benefits to Renting to Own? Posted on June 25, 2014,

Renting to own, also called a lease option or lease purchase, can be perfect for those who want to own their own home, but simply...

Tips on Winning a Bidding War Posted on June 19, 2014,

In a perfect world, you’d put a bid out on your dream house, the seller would accept, and everything would be great.  Even if you...

What is a Contingency Offer? Posted on June 11, 2014,

When shopping for a house, you may come across a few properties that your Realtor tells you have contingency offers on them.  What does that...

Why Isn’t My Home Selling? Posted on June 04, 2014,

You’ve found a great realtor. You’ve fixed all those little nagging issues you’ve put off for months. You’ve even done some great lawn maintenance and...

Looking Past the Ugly Wallpaper Posted on May 28, 2014,

First time homebuyers are often distracted by things like ugly wallpaper, dark lighting, and a backyard that’s more dirt than grass.  Often, these things make...

What if your Financing Falls Through? Posted on May 21, 2014,

You’ve found your dream home.  You’ve made an offer and it has been accepted.  Now you’re just a few days out from the closing.  Then...

Gay and Lesbian House Buying with Kids Posted on May 14, 2014,

While some first time home buyers are couples who have chosen not to marry, and others are not able to legally marry, still others have...

How Many Homes Should You See? Posted on May 07, 2014,

When you set out to buy a house, you might want to see every home you come across.  However, that’s not really practical.  Even with...