What is the Value of a Digital Home?

Photo Courtesy: Mashable: Digital HomeIn 2014, over five millions homes were bought and sold. And according to the Census, there are 120 million homes in the US. Of these 120 millions homes, 70 million are fully owner occupied.

A “physical home” has been well understood for the last few centuries.  People intuitively know that a physical home is made up of various structural materials, building materials, equipment, fixtures, and finishes.  The real estate process is well defined. As are property laws, transfer ownership of these physical homes and the insurance Read More

Home Buying in Winter … To Buy or Wait

Home buying in winterThink home buying in winter is crazy. Not really. It is not as common to buy a home in winter due to all the other activities and festivities, but there are some great reasons why home buying in winter just might pay off. Take a look at why some people might buy a home in winter and the benefits it has on them. Read More

5 Areas That Will Make or Break Your Home Inspection

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You have butterflies in your stomach. You can’t decide which perfume to use. Flowery and feminine or bold so he knows you mean business. Should you start in the kitchen or go straight upstairs? And should you tell him about that thing in the attic? These are questions that come up all the time when getting a home inspection. Read More

Winter Home Buying – What You Need to Know

Think buying a home in winter is crazy. Not really. Winter home buying is not as common. But to buy a home in winter requires putting aside other activities and festivities for the holidays. But there are some great reasons why buying a home in winter just might pay off. Take a look at why some people might like winter home buyinger and the benefits it has on them. Are you alone when you visit homes? So that you can have the home search experience all to yourself? Do you get to experience your ability to care for a home in winter? Because you see the effects of winter? Buying a home in winter can also give you tax benefits. Especially if you buy the home before the end of calendar year.
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