For years, open floor plans have been the gold standard in residential real estate. Home buyers have long been drawn to the airy feel, openness and sunlight-filled spaces. Yet, in recent years, with the rise of working from home, multigenerational households and a general greater emphasis on privacy, home buyers are beginning to reconsider knocking […]

It’s vital to understand the terms “earnest money” and “contingencies” when house hunting. Earnest money is paid up-front as a show of good faith when you make an offer on a home. It is held by an escrow company until the sale is finalized or falls through. A contingency is a condition added to a purchase offer. If that […]

Here are five common renovation mistakes that may decrease your home value and detract potential buyers from making an offer: Renovating or improving something too much sounds like an oxymoron. However, when it comes to attracting a buyer and generating a return on investment, it is possible. The decisions you make may be best for […]