Resources

Living Trusts

Estate planners often recommend Living Trusts as a viable option when contemplating the manner in which to hold title to real property. When a property is held in a Living Trust, title companies have particular requirements to facilitate the transaction. While not comprehensive, answers to many commonly asked questions are below. If you have questions that are not answered below, your title company...

Does Making Your Home A “Smart Home” Increase Value?

Smart home technology is growing quickly, and it can definitely add to market value. Appraisers make "adjustments" when they compare tech-enabled homes with similar homes that are tech-deficient. Also, smart homes not only receive higher prices but may be easier to sell. Milennials are paving the way in smart homes, but all populations are enjoying the benefits these devices offer. What Make a Home...

Closing on a House – how long does it take

Buying a house is exciting, but it can feel like it takes forever to get from the offer to the closing table.  On average, it takes 30 – 45 days to get to the closing table, and that’s in a perfect situation. Sometimes you may close faster or slower, but keep 30 – 45 days in mind when signing a sales contract. The Process to Close on a House The house closing process is complex. Not only must you...

Compare listings

Compare