Navigating Natural Disasters and Protecting Your Home
The intricate dance between homeownership and the specter of natural disasters brings both anticipation and trepidation. The history of recent years' relentless hurricane season on the east coast linger, fueling homeowners' concerns about their properties'...
What Homeowners Need to Know About Invasive Species
The delicate balance of our planet's ecosystems relies on the harmonious interaction of native species. Unfortunately, the intrusion of non-native species, known as invasive species, disrupts this equilibrium, posing severe threats to biodiversity and ecosystem...
Common Code Violations Homeowners Need to Know About
One general aspect of being a homeowner that many aren't aware of is the municipal codes that a homeowner must adhere to when residing in a given district. Moreover, homes that are a part of a Homeowner's Association or HOA, come with another layer of rules and...
Condo vs. Single-family Home: Exploring Lifestyle Differences
Are you currently considering whether a condominium or a single-family home would be the most suitable option for your lifestyle as a prospective first-time homebuyer? One of the most common decisions homebuyers face is choosing between a condominium (condo) and a...
Cosmetic Features to Consider When Buying a Home: What to Look Beyond
The process of buying a home can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience. From the moment you step through the front door, you're bombarded with various features and aesthetics that can either captivate your imagination or distract you from more essential...
Preparing Your Home for a Summer Vacation: A Comprehensive Guide
Summer vacations are a time to relax, unwind, and create lasting memories with family and friends. However, before you embark on your well-deserved getaway, it's crucial to prepare your home for your absence. Taking a few simple steps to secure and maintain your home...
What Is Assessed Value? Understanding Assessed Value vs. Market Value
When it comes to real estate, one of the most important things to understand is the value of a property. Understanding the value of a property isn't always a simple process as a consumer. Despite the many scenarios in homeownership, there are two primary ways to...
What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit? What Homebuyers Need to Know
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is not a novel concept. ADUs have existed in some form in the United States for almost as long as housing. So, what is an accessory dwelling unit? Once known as servant's quarters, ADUs morphed into "mother-in-law houses," garage...
Buying your first property can be a financial challenge, so it's important to consider all your options. A condominium can be a perfect entry point into property ownership before moving onto a single-family home. It's often more affordable to pay a monthly mortgage...
Quick Decorating Fixes for Home Buyers
So you've decided to buy a home and your Exclusive Buyer Representative has carefully vetted all of your desires in that new home. One of the services your NAEBA real estate agent will do is to show you all of the properties that fit your "model" in your preferred...
Home Buying Tax Credits to End April 30, 2010; Still Time to Take Advantage
First-time home buyers can secure a federal income tax credit of up to $8,000 and existing homeowners can claim a tax credit of up to $6,500 if they enter into a binding sales contract to purchase a home by April 30, 2010, and complete the closing by June 30, 2010....
Home Buying Experts Support New Legislation to Remove Home Buyer Tax Credit Marriage Penalty
The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA) expresses support for legislation recently introduced by Representative Eliot Engel (D-NY17) that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 eliminating the so called "marriage penalty" from the Home Buyer...