by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 25, 2019 | Advice, Buying/Selling, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—Q: I have a reverse mortgage on my home. Am I allowed to sell my property to pay off the reverse mortgage and keep my equity or do the lenders just get the whole thing? If I die, can my son sell the property and keep any equity? A: A reverse mortgage is...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 24, 2019 | Advice, Home Improvement, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
Heating and cooling your home can be a pricey endeavor. According to EnergyStar.gov, hot water heaters, particularly electric units, can be the second-highest source of energy (and energy expense) loss. The site affirms that ENERGY STAR-certified water heaters are an...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 23, 2019 | Advice, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
Is there an error on your property taxes? Although uncommon, if your assessment is based on inaccurate information, your home can be over or undervalued. This can adversely affect your property taxes. According to the Appraisal Institute, if you’re appealing...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 20, 2019 | Advice, Agent, Best Practices, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Latest News |
As a trusted professional, clients naturally look to their real estate agent for a home inspector recommendation. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, HomeTeam has identified several considerations to use when recommending a home inspection company:...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 12, 2019 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
With inevitably higher energy consumption for most of the country in winter, the energy experts at Eversource are reminding consumers that it’s also a great time of year to assess ways to better manage energy use to save money and protect our planet. Eversource...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 10, 2019 | Advice, Buying/Selling, Buying/Selling, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—Gen Z is poised to be the largest source of homebuyers in the United States. The post-millennial generation, or those born after 1996, make up about 32 percent of the population. And, according to a recent report by realtor.com®, 80 percent of them want to own a...