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In a 2017 study, AARP found that 95 percent of people ages 65 and older preferred to stay in their own homes as they aged. It’s a process known as aging in place – in which older homeowners retrofit their homes to accommodate growing older. It’s a popular alternative to relocation, whether it’s to a nursing […]

The modern septic system has been around for well over 100 years now, ever since the invention of the septic tank, which received a patent in England around 1900. The cesspool is a much older waste disposal technique. It is antique, dating back to ancient Rome and most likely to ancient Babylonia when the first pipes were invented. […]

As remote working powers through its tipping point, what evolving real estate trends do home buyers, and investors need to be aware of? If it hasn’t already, remote working is on the fast path to becoming the most common way to work. The biggest impact for the real estate industry is still to come. So just […]

Inheriting property after the death of a loved one can be difficult.  You already have so much to manage, and matters of inheritance come with their own set of complications.  For instance, you need to consider the tax implications of the sale of inherited property, the selling options, the pricing, and so on. For the […]

The average American had a VantageScore of 675 in 2017, the highest in five years. Total U.S. credit-card debt reached $1.021 trillion in June, an all-time high. Though San Francisco residents have among the most credit cards in the country, they also have the lowest average late payments in the U.S. Having excellent credit is […]

Should You Ever Accept the First Home Offer? As people consider selling their home, their first thought is often on how much money they will get from the transaction.  Even though this is an important aspect of selling a house, it is not always the most important. In many instances, waiting for a better offer […]

Don’t Apply For a Mortgage Until You Do THESE Before buying a house, a potential homeowner is going to need to apply for a mortgage (unless, of course, they are able to pay in cash). And getting a mortgage can be a stressful experience, especially for a potential buyer who does not know what to […]

How Home Buyers Can Win the Bidding War Sellers are delighted to find themselves in a bidding war situation where multiple home buyers are making offers on their property.  They are going to have their pick of the many good offers coming in. However, a buyer in this situation may feel less elated.  They are […]

4 Mistakes Home Buyers Can Avoid Buying a house is not just about looking at the home and making an offer.  Even if a house is perfect in every way, there are other aspects home buyers need to consider.  It is really easy to try to skip important steps in the buying process to save […]

5 Mortgage Myths You Shouldn’t Buy Into It seems like when you are ready to buy a house everyone becomes an expert on the lending industry. Neighbors, family members, and friends all have advice to give, and the internet is loaded with articles addressing the mortgage topic. However, not all advice is good advice. So, […]