Buying a fixer-upper can seem like a romantic idea – when you get to turn that shabby house into your dream home. But there are many things to consider when purchasing a house that needs repairs, so we created a guide to help you determine when to purchase that fixer-upper and when to walk away.
Just about anytime can be a good time to buy a fixer
Homeowners insurance is a necessity that comes with home ownership. From fire to theft, broken pipes to a tree limb crashing through the roof, your homeowners insurance covers you when disaster strikes, helping you recover and get back to living.
Unless you collect jet planes or rare Greek sculptures, a home will likely be the
When we threw our hat in the ring with the Home Is Possible program in 2014, we knew we would be successful because of our lender and real estate partners. So it only made sense for us to tip our hats to them in a special lender appreciation luncheon, held on Friday, October 19 at Springs Preserve in Las Vegas. We treated 100 southern Nevada loan officers to lunch, and asked them to wear their
Note: This blog was written before COVID-19. Please use all safety precations when considering any of these tips.
Good neighbors are like whipped cream on your cocoa, they can make the ordinary so much better! When you have good relationships with neighbors, it can be fun to come home at the end of the day and even to work in the yard. But bad neighbors on the other
Are you ready to make a move? Turns out, you’re not alone, and we can help. If you’re looking for reasons to consider fall homebuying, we’re creepin’ it real and giving you a snapshot of the Nevada housing market — as well as offering insight about rising interest rates and ways to get bonus money.
Lights that flicker for no reason, walking through a room and finding an
In our last post, we talked about the dangers of tree roots and how they can not only damage your home, but your neighbor’s as well. In this blog we’ll learn what to do about the darn things without starting a neighborhood feud.
Read: Touching up our Roots
But first, let’s
Trees add value to our lives in so many ways. They prevent erosion of the soil, they provide shade, they’re beautiful and, oh yeah, they help us breathe. But those roots can cause problems. Big problems. Read on to learn how to deal with them to save you hassle, as well as actual cash money.
We do love our trees in Nevada. And it’s important to
Whether you rent or own your home, it pays to take care of your pipes and stick to a regular maintenance schedule. Not only will you avoid the hassle of a back-up or leak, you could save yourself the expense of a busted pipe and water damage.
Hey, we understand it’s easy to take pipes for granted – you turn the faucet and they deliver water. It’s
If you have a yard in Nevada, you have weeds. No? Well, if not today, rest assured you’ll have them tomorrow because weeds happen. Even when the rest of our plants are struggling to thrive, the weeds seem to do just fine.
Keeping your landscaping weed-free requires a concerted effort. Regular efforts, timed well, will help ensure less common mallow in your grass and spotted
Do you cling to clothes that no longer fit, stash paint you’ll never use and hold on to baby gates even though your kid is 12? If so, you may have U.A.S. — Unhelpful Attachment Syndrome. Before your house becomes something you may see on A&E, plan a garage sale. You’ll unload the things you no longer need, open up space in your home and garage and get organized. As usual, we’re here to