The opinion of homebuyers’ children has a big sway in real estate decisions, a new survey finds. 55% of homeowners surveyed say that their children under the age of 18 have an opinion on which home to buy, according to a new Harris Poll Survey commissioned by SunTrust Mortgage of more than 2,000 adults. 74%…

Schools out for summer and it’s vacation time for many! If you are planning on leaving for a week or so, here are helpful hints to make sure your home stays safe. Many people overlook preparing your home for vacation because we’re just too excited about all the other things that we have to do.…

1. The best day of the week to list your home is Friday…TGIF! 2. Odds are you’re going to need some help selling: Homeowners have a 120% better chance of selling their home when using REALTOR®. 3. According to a NAR Community Preference Survey, 78% of respondents said that the neighborhood is more important to…

The most common procedure for radon testing during real estate transactions is for the potential buyer to request the radon test as part of the overall home inspection. A radon test is generally a separate service and must be requested. In Michigan, nearly 1 out of every 8 homes would be expected to have a…

A strong housing market isn’t necessarily all good news for sellers. As evidenced by Remodeling magazine’s newly-released Cost vs. Value Report for 2018, the average return on investment (ROI) for home improvement projects dipped across the board, with “upscale” projects taking the biggest hit. The report which measures the average cost of 21 popular remodeling…

Surprise, home buyers! You might be on hidden camera A growing number of home sellers are using security cameras and microphones to spy on potential buyers as they tour their houses or condos. With easy, affordable access to recording devices, real estate agents should expect every home to be monitored. Educate your Buyers that the…

Homeowners associations known as (HOAs) are formed by planned communities with single-family homes or multiple units, such as condominiums. Most HOA rules are well intended and carried out without any problems. In many cases, the rules will actually be more of a benefit than a hassle. Here are some advantages of having a HOA in…