The moment a sales contract is signed, the clock begins ticking for both buyer and seller to fulfill contractual obligations. The seller must provide important documents to the buyer. Many, but not all, of these items, are procured by the title company or attorney hired to facilitate the transaction. Items the seller provides. A title company or attorney, which varies by state, acts as a third-party administrator of the transaction between the buyer and seller. The title comp

Is it true that homes sell better in the spring and summer months? Are there any advantages to buying or selling in the fall and winter? Here’s what you need to know. The conventional wisdom is true — home sales are cyclical. Listings surge in the spring and buyers more actively shop for new houses between March and August. The weather is nicer and families with children prefer to move before the start of a new school year. But is it the best time of year to buy or sell? Prim

Renovating your property before it sells can make a difference. But in markets where buyer demand is strong, it might not matter. With housing inventory at historic lows in many parts of the U.S., you might be hoping to capitalize on the market by listing your home. After all, it’s ready to go; you have a new roof, fresh paint, mulched beds, and you even planted flowers. But what about that dated interior? Should you update your home before listing it? That depends. There are

Remember for those who bought a home this year, don’t forget to fill out the application for your homestead exemption. You have from January 1 to April 30 (of the year for which the exemption is requested) to fill out and submit to the county. You can do it online or at appraisal district office in your county. Remember that you must change the address of your driver’s licenses for the current residence before you start the process. Attached is a link for each county so you c