The Raw Power of a Homeowner Association: What You Don’t Know Could Cost You Money
“Can they DO that?” It’s a common question about homeowner associations and the usual answer is, YES! For those of you unacquainted with HOAs, here’s a thumbnail history: Once upon a time, when your neighbor painted his house orange and black (Go Beavs) or parked his broken-down pickup trucks on the front lawn permanently, we […]
7 Ways to Afford the Bigger House, Bigger Yard
If every house on the market appreciates at the same level, how is a person ever to afford the bigger house? Resort to bank robbery? Well, not to put a damper on the traditional bank robbery method, but there are ways to get that second bath, third bedroom, or larger yard that don’t involve a […]
Get the Starter Home Without the Down Payment
Starter home buyers are often so freaked out by what they believe is the insurmountable down-payment requirement that they give up on the entire project and wonder if they will ever be homeowners. Others manage to raise funds for the down payment but hit a wall when they find out about closing costs (yikes) in […]
Home Organization: How to park in your garage
No, this is not a tutorial on parking technique. It’s about Reclaiming your garage for its designed purpose. Organizational guru Vicki Norris of Restoring Order says the garage is best saved for last in your list of organizational endeavors because it so often contains things for which you have (hopefully) made places inside your house. […]
11-Bedroom, 9-Bath French Renaissance Mansion With a View; Not Good Enough for Today’s Home Buyers
As it turns out, the house that draws thousands of visitors each year is not market-friendly. No modern buyer, no matter how monied, would buy it.
Home Organization: The Right Way to Load a Dishwasher
I’m about to save your family relationships. I know, above and beyond the duties of your friendly neighborhood Realtor, but it’s what I do for You!! Yes, there IS a right way to load a dishwasher. Best practice is to look up your machine’s brand online, but the below instructions will work for most machines. […]