Final Walkthrough Checklist

You have already made it through the home inspection, appraisal, and negotiation process. Now, you are ready to close. With a to-do list that is never-ending as you prepare to move, is a final walkthrough necessary?  What is a final walkthrough? A walkthrough...

Listing Status: What does it mean?

When it comes to real estate, many people think a house is either available to purchase, or it is not. On the MLS, however, there are several statuses: active status, show status, deposit status, closed, and more.   A real estate transaction is a significant decision...

Assessed Value vs. Market Value

Do you know the value of your home?  Let’s say you know you pay taxes on a property that is assessed to be valued at $200,000. Then, you start seeing similar homes in your neighborhood selling for $220,000. Does this mean your taxes are about to go up? Or are your...