Price per square foot is a concept in real estate which is easy to understand and just as easy to misuse. The formula is pretty simple: To determine price per square foot, you take a price, such as sale price of a home, and divide it by the square …

Californians are flocking to Texas, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. Why is this? It isn’t too much of a mystery once you take a look at the facts. The flock is occurring because of California’s excessively high cost of living. Over the past 3 years, over 30,000 people every …

The idea of a home warranty can sound great. According to the National Association of Realtors, a home warranty is defined as, “a service contract, normally for one year, which helps protect home owners against the cost of unexpected covered repairs or replacement on their major systems and appliances …

The disappointment of your offer not being selected on a home in a seller’s market can be frustrating. Next time you may want to try a strategy that has worked more times than you may realize. Try increasing your odds by writing a “Love Letter” to the sellers about …

Odds are you’ve spent a little time online searching for homes. After all, most home searches begin online or on your phone. You may have even used a broker’s website or a site like Trulia or Zillow to help you browse listings.

But where does listing information …

Here are a few things to consider before you pull the home buying trigger:

Be aware of lead, asbestos, and other things hiding behind the walls: Pipes and paint can be lead culprits while asbestos in basements, attics, and walls may be lurking. Also, it’s not uncommon for …

So you’re thinking about hunting for a home. Congratulations! How do you plan on finding the home you want? It’s surprising how few people can answer this question. Most people say: “Well, I guess I’d look online and maybe contact a real estate agent.” Sure, that’s a fine place …