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If you plan to sell your house, be prepared for potential buyers to have a home inspection done as part of the due diligence process after the offer is made. Some real estate investors and cash buyers might skip this step, but most buyers don’t: 81% of homebuyers have the house inspected, according to Zillow. If the inspection report shows little wrong with … Read More “What a Bad Home Inspection Means If You’re the Seller” »
Supply shortages have been the big real estate news story of the past year. Housing market inventory has hovered at record-low levels, partly due to a COVID-related surge in home buying activity. But recent reports show an increase in the number of new listings hitting the real estate market. If inventory growth continues over the … Read More “How Inventory Growth Could Shift the Housing Market in 2022” »
PLAYFUL MEETS PRACTICAL IN THIS WHOLE-HOUSE RENOVATION Leanne Tammaro and Adolphina Czyrsky understand the power of collaboration when it comes to home design. As the principal interior designers behind Toronto–based firm Design theory, the experienced duo crafts a tailored approach for each project, inspired by the clients themselves. In the case of this whole-house renovation, … Read More “Interior Artistry” »
If you’re experiencing trouble making your mortgage payment, a mortgage forbearance along with a deferment may provide much-needed relief from financial hardship. However, it’s important to realize that although the terms are sometimes confused for each other, they don’t mean the same thing. The big difference between forbearance and deferral boils down to this: A … Read More “Mortgage Deferment Vs. Forbearance” »
For homebuyers in today’s market, intense bidding wars are the new normal. Follow these 7 strategies to maximize your offer and land your dream home! It’s no secret that residential real estate is an extreme seller’s market. For sellers, this is excellent news, as many are netting hefty profits on their home sales. For buyers, … Read More “Buying A Home? Here’s How To Navigate Intense Bidding Wars” »
Mortgage rates may creep up before the end of the year, and home prices are expected to climb at a slower pace than in the first half of 2021. Buying a house is like playing a complicated sport. You need to know the rules and get in shape before hitting the field, and then nimbly … Read More “Buying a House in 2021: What to Expect” »
Like many municipal regulations, zoning is a somewhat confusing and generally pretty boring set of codes that, unbeknownst to most residents, directly impacts the very structures of our lives. Yeah, zoning is that important. It’s why you don’t have a fast-food restaurant for a next-door neighbor, why you can’t open a small petting zoo in … Read More “How To Understand Zoning Codes” »
Pork chops with braised cran-apple cabbage Serves 4 4 pork chops, bone-in Fresh parsley, for garnish Mashed potatoes, for serving Pork Seasoning 1 tablespoon oil ¼ teaspoon dry mustard 2 teaspoons lemon juice ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon garlic powder Braised Cabbage 1 ounce red wine 12 ounces shredded cabbage 2 fuji … Read More “Hearty Winter Fare” »
Homeowners and eager buyers have embraced low mortgage rates, as is evident in strong refinance and purchase activity in the past year’s hyper-competitive housing market. One unexpected impact from the pandemic was the way it pushed down mortgage rates at the beginning of 2020. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to a record … Read More “Experts Predict Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading Next” »
You’re finally ready to take the plunge and put in an offer on your dream house. You found something that is perfect for you and your family’s needs and you’re willing to pay the asking price. It’s a sure thing, right? Not so fast. A seller’s market means that there are more buyers than there are … Read More “10 Ways To Get Your Offer Accepted In A Seller’s Market” »
