Robyn A Friedman
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Title Insurance: A Must When Buying a Home
If you’re about to purchase a home, you’ve probably been told to get title insurance. But what exactly is title insurance—and do you really need it? What is title insurance? Title insurance protects you, as the owner of the property – and your lender, if you have a mortgage – against any defects in the.....
Why You Need a Real Estate Attorney
If you’re in the market for a new home, you’re probably about to make the largest purchase of your life. So why would you want to risk that investment by taking on the home-buying process without a real-estate attorney by your side? According to the 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers released by the.....
What Rising Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Mean to Buyers
The times they are a-changin’. And that goes for mortgage payments as well. According to Realtor.com, rising home prices and steadily increasing interest rates pushed the average monthly mortgage payment up nearly 14.5 percent nationwide between June 2017 and June 2018, making homes less affordable than before. If you haven’t checked rates lately, you might.....
6 Tips to Hiring a Qualified Contractor
Summer is a popular time for home-improvement projects, whether it’s a roof replacement, kitchen remodel or new pool. But how can you be sure you’re hiring the right contractor? Finding a reputable and qualified home-improvement contractor is a decision that’s not to be taken lightly. Mishaps are not uncommon during renovations, whether it’s a pipe.....
Rent to Own the Home of Your Dreams
At a time when the cost of buying a home is escalating due to rising interest rates and a limited supply of houses on the market, potential buyers are looking for new ways to finance their home purchase. Enter Rent-to-Own. Imagine renting the home of your dreams, but in addition to getting a place to.....
Record 64 Million People Live in Multigenerational Homes
High housing costs. Rising interest rates. The obligations of the so-called sandwich generation. All of these factors are driving a new trend in housing: multigenerational living. Whether it’s college graduates coming home to live in mom and dad’s basement, or aging parents moving in with their children to avoid the cost of senior housing, statistics.....