Every seller has a common goal in mind: sell the home quickly and for the most money. Yet when it comes time to sell the home not every seller will be prepared.   Many forget or don’t know how to remove road blocks that can stall the sales process or kill it completely. If you’re getting ready to list your home for sale, pay close attention. What you do before you list it can help or hurt the process.   Remove or limit the...

A year ago, few of us ever heard of a “Derecho”; now, faced with fallen trees, damaged property and even a few deaths, Derecho – meaning super-strong windstorm – is a household word. One we really never want to hear -or see – again. Who is responsible if your neightor’s tree falls on your property? The general rule is that unless the neighbor knew – or should have known – that his tree was unsafe...

by Dexter Dix The recovery of the real estate market has contributed to a significant number of properties appraising for more than the sales price. There can be unintended consequences accompanied with these higher appraisals. The amount in excess of the sales price can have varied impacts on the transaction.   There are times when the property appraises for $2K-$3K above sales price and it seldom causes much concern in the transaction....

by Tisha Gay Here are some more amazing buildings from around the world:     Haewoojae (Toilet House) – Suwant, South Korea.   The late mayor of Suwon, South Korea, Sim Jae-Duck, built this toilet-shaped, two-story home to mark the 2007 inaugural meeting of the World Toilet Association. It is now a toilet museum. The 4,520-square-foot steel, concrete, and glass structure features a showcase, glass-walled bathroom at it’s center....

The number of homes purchased with a home loan has been dropping steadily since May, according to RealtyTrac. Instead, cash is king for many reasons. As mortgage rates began creeping up, some homebuyers started opting to purchase with all cash. And that trend may continue as new loan requirements become more strict. However, for those buyers who do need to purchase a home with a loan, expect to see some changes in the loan requirements as the...