Title Insurance is an essential piece of a real estate transaction; however, it can be somewhat complicated and...
Buyers
Great (but appropriate) Expectations
Most of my (6+) years in college were spent studying math — with a brief foray into English with a Creative Writing...
Digging Deeper
Have you ever unintentionally buried someone else’s (dead) cat in your garden? Well, I have. And while it was...
Insurance Tidbits
Insurance is only exciting if needed, it rarely gets in the way of a home purchase and can be challenging to...
The Deceptive Nature of Price Per (Total) Square Foot
In our experience, price/square foot is one of the most misunderstood and misused statistics in real estate. Its...
Property Taxes at Closing: What You Need to Know
Property taxes are paid in arrears, meaning they are due the year after they accrue. As a result, when you (or your...
A Transparent Conversation on Value
We believe the steps taken to sell a home boil down to two categories: Tasks and “everything else.” Tasks are...
Your Investment Property in the Worst of Times
To the extent possible, buy based on the worst of times, not the best. Rental properties are a hot topic right now in...
Superficial vs. Enduring
As we see it, you can make two types of improvements to your home — we'll call...







