OK, let’s get this straight: Craftsman isn’t just the brand name of the tools out in the garage, and Cape Cod isn’t just a fabulous vacation spot. We understand your confusion and feel your pain. There’s so much architecture lingo … Continue reading →
Trying to get attention? Well, when it comes to the hypercompetitive real estate market—especially in luxury properties—a little pinot grigio and brie probably isn’t going to cut it anymore The latest tactic for high-end sellers? Throwing over-the-top open houses where the attendees are … Continue reading →
Bathrooms have come a long way over the years. The British word for the toilet, “loo,” comes from the French garde à l’eau, meaning “watch out for the water.” In medieval Europe, people would yell this phrase out the window before … Continue reading →
Finally! Now that the weather is warming up, that’s a wake-up call for the grass in your yard to get growing already. Our latest installment of Learning the Lingo can seed your vocabulary with all the landscaping terms worth knowing. Whether you want to beautify … Continue reading →
A lot of sellers will stress over their open house—it’s the major showcase event in the selling process, and you want to kick off with a bang. But who says you can’t have fun, raise money for charity, or build … Continue reading →
The moment has finally, truly, amazingly arrived: You’re closing on a home! And if you’re about to sign on the line that is dotted, you should be prepared to hear a whole lot of closing-related terminology that sounds a bit like … Continue reading →
Well, dear home sellers, we’ve come a long way—together! From the first coat of paint you used to freshen up your house’s trim to the stress of wrangling your way to a deal, we’ve been with you every step of … Continue reading →
Unless you’re one of the few lucky home buyers larded with old money, inheritance, recent wealth acquisition or the surname Trump (and, let’s face it, that one cuts both ways), you’re going to need a mortgage. It’s the entire tortuous home … Continue reading →
Selling a home you’ve lived in and loved over the years isn’t exactly like unloading your collection of old Slayer LPs on Craigslist (or is it…?). It’s hard. It’s emotional. And above all else, it’s complicated. A slew of questions will … Continue reading →
