by maria | Aug 15, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
Homeowner’s insurance protects against disasters—whether natural, manmade or mechanical. A standard policy insures the home, as well as your possessions. Because this insurance is packaged, it covers liability for any harm, loss and property damage that you or...
by maria | Aug 15, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
By all means. Buying a home without getting expert advice is risky. Once a home inspector uncovers major plumbing and electrical problems, for example, you may decide that you don’t want to spend several thousand dollars on repairs. Always include an inspection...
by maria | Aug 15, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
A home inspector is a paid professional—often a contractor or an engineer—who checks the safety of a home. Home inspectors search for defects or other problems that could become your worst nightmare later on. They focus particularly on the home’s structure,...
by maria | Aug 15, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
A: Yes. A comparative market analysis (CMA) and an appraisal are the two most common and reliable ways to determine a home’s value. Your agent can provide a comparative market analysis, an informal estimate of value based on the recent selling price of similar...
by maria | Aug 15, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
The short answer: a home is ultimately worth what is paid for it. Everything else is really an estimate of value. Take, for example, a hot seller’s market when demand for housing is high but the inventory of available homes for sale is low. During this time, homes can...