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As a small business owner operating from home, you have unique demands for your office. Your workspace is the command central for your professional life. It should have adequate space, sufficient storage and a comforting design. Consider the following suggestions for making…
Christine McCarron
What they see will set the tone for how prospective buyers judge the home and has a dramatic impact on the final sales price. Inexpensive projects can pay big dividends but be sure to chat with your real estate agent before investing in the more expensive options. Not all…
Christine McCarron
Dated. Retro. Passé. These are terms so often quoted on design shows and magazine editorials that are all a polite way of describing “old-fashioned”. We’ve seen design trends come, go, and come back again over the years. But personal taste aside, many sources agree…
Christine McCarron
You may think that, as your closing day approaches, the wild ride that you've been on will be slowing down and coming in for a landing. Not so much...
Christine McCarron
The final walk-through is the last time that you’ll likely see the house before it’s yours. It should take place no more than 1-2 days before the closing. This is your chance to ensure that what is being delivered to you is what you are expecting. Here’s a checklist…
Christine McCarron
The inspection on your future home will likely bring up some unpleasant surprises. If you still want to buy the house, what are your options? You may be able to negotiate with the seller to fix all or some of the major items.
Christine McCarron
The definition of contingency is a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.* When we include a contingency addendum in a real estate transaction, we're identifying a just-in-case scenario, an IF/THEN. Anything that is agreed by…
Christine McCarron
You’ve finally got an accepted offer on your dream house but just because you and the seller agreed on a price, doesn’t mean it’s a done deal. If you’re getting a loan to buy your house, the lender will require that you get an appraisal. An appraisal is when an…
Christine McCarron
Did you know there's a great online resource to help with the difficult process of moving into a senior-focused facility? Meet SeniorAdvice.com!
Christine McCarron
If you had trouble paying your home loan in 2020, you were most likely offered forbearance by your lender. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security or CARES Act allowed borrowers who have federally- or GSE-backed or funded mortgages (that’s most of us) to stop…
Christine McCarron
When you tour a home for the first time, you often do so with rose-colored glasses. You’re looking at the furnishings, the open space, the way the sun bathes the kitchen. The home inspection process forces you into the darkest, dingiest parts of the home and points out…
Christine McCarron
You found a house that you love – but everyone else loves it too! You know you’re not the only one putting in an offer, how can you make yours stand up and be noticed? Here are a few tips that can help your offer…
Christine McCarron
