Sep 13, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Trends
Published on August 23, 2021 by Mike Cahill Updated on August 25th, 2021 What is a mother-in-law suite? In its simplest form, a mother-in-law suite is a residence created within a home, an addition built onto a home, or a separate dwelling unit...
Sep 10, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
Published on September 1, 2021 by Emily Huddleston Updated on September 2nd, 2021 The foundation is one of the most important parts of any home, if not the most important. The foundation is what supports your home, keeps moisture out, resists movement, and...
Sep 9, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News
Published on September 8, 2021 by Hannah Tan The home appraisal is your last chance to ensure your home’s value comes in as high as possible, which is especially important since most offers you’ll receive will be contingent on the buyer acquiring financing...
Sep 7, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Trends
Dramatic weather events such as wildfires, flooding, extreme heat, drought, and storms are on the rise all over the world due to climate change. As a result, all of these climate-related events are posing an increasingly large risk to real estate and the housing...
Aug 23, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Today's Top Consumer News
Getty Images You probably never thought that purchasing a new car could impair your ability to get a mortgage for a home. It’s one of several moves that you should consider carefully before applying for a big loan. Mortgage lenders will be taking a deep dive into your...
Aug 16, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Trends
Getty Images The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but the living room is the hub. It’s where everyone convenes to relax and enjoy quality time with each other (or with the TV). If you’re preparing to list your house, you need to go the extra mile to help...