buying a home
Episode 46: Listen Up Homebuyers – Jeff Jackson With FEMA
Episode 45: Listen Up Home Buyers – Consumer Federation of America’s Steve Brobeck
Episode 44: Listen Up Homebuyers – Home Appraisals
Episode 25: Listen Up Homebuyers – TOMU Modular Construction
Episode 22: Listen Up Homebuyers on Roofing
Episode 21: Listen Up Homebuyers – Interview with Kad Mendoza
Before House Hunting, Choose Your Attorney and Inspector
We recommend that house hunters choose an attorney and an inspector -- and a back-up for each -- early in the house hunting process. That way, when you find a house and start making an offer, you are not scrambling to interview attorneys and inspectors during a busy...
Don’t Skip the Home Inspection
A few months ago, my clients and I attended an almost perfect home inspection. They were purchasing a classic 1940s Cape Cod that had been meticulously maintained. The only issue the home inspector found was a loose faucet in one of the bathrooms. Most home...
Moving from New York? Chicago will put you in a New York frame of mind.
The decision to move has been made, maybe for a job transfer, family obligation or something in between. Whether a native or transplant, you have grown to love the neighborhood and all the city has to offer, so even getting to this point might not be easy....
Keep Your Head Above Water: How to Check a House for Water Problems
Looking to buy a home and want to check if a house has water problems? Use your nose! This sounds silly but trust me, in some cases your nose will be just as important as your eyes when searching for water damage. Whenever my clients and I enter a basement I will...
What is a post settlement occupancy agreement?
A post settlement occupancy agreement happens when sellers and buyers agree to allow the seller to stay in the house after settlement. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, sellers need to stay in a home to finish out the school year. Other times...