First-time and even repeat homebuyers do not understand why a survey is an important part of the homebuying process. Here is the "cliff notes" version (aka Land Survey 101) which will give you some information about surveys. What is a survey? The dictionary definition is, " to determine and ... » Learn More about Do I Need a Survey when Purchasing a Home?
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What is a Vent Boot? How does a Vent Boot work?
Here is the answer to the question from the other day! It is a Vent Boot! A vent boot covers the pipes that stick out of your roof and what it does is it seals the area where the pipe comes out. I'm bringing this up to you today because replacing the vent boots is a relatively cheap repair - ... » Learn More about What is a Vent Boot? How does a Vent Boot work?
Homebuying Myth #5: You Offered Too Much
Myth #5 from Annalisa Burgos’of HGTV’s FrontDoor.com “6 Myths of Buying a House.” is “If your offer was accepted right away, then you offered too much.” Buyer's Remorse: I love this myth! And it is completely a myth. It’s pure buyer’s remorse. You feel like you left money on the table if the ... » Learn More about Homebuying Myth #5: You Offered Too Much
Myth #4 – You Should Buy as Much House as You Can Get
This blog post is discussing Myth #4 of “6 Myths of Homebuying,” by Annalisa Burgos of HGTV’s FrontDoor.com. (Click my picture to see my video blog of Myth #4!) Myth #4 is “you should buy as much house as you can get.” That is obviously a myth. You never should max out your home budget. You do ... » Learn More about Myth #4 – You Should Buy as Much House as You Can Get
Homebuying Myth #1 – Can you find the Perfect House?
Today, I want to talk to you about home buying myths. Annalisa Burgos, senior editor with HGTV’s frontdoor.com, wrote an article called “6 Myths of Homebuying.” I like the article very much, and I wanted to share some of those myths with you. Myth #1 is that the perfect home is out ... » Learn More about Homebuying Myth #1 – Can you find the Perfect House?