Thursday, August 12, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENE It’s a touchy situation. A family member that has overstayed their welcome at your home. So the question is, if you have asked them to leave and they simply won’t, can you legally evict them?And, if so, does the eviction process become more complicated if you try to evict a relative? Especially if they do...
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENE According to an article by NAHB (National Association of Home Builders), even though the price of lumber has fallen roughly 50% over the past few months, lumber prices paid by builders have only declined a fraction of that amount. The reason? There is a long lag time in the lumber supply chain before price reductions...
Thursday, July 29, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENEDuring the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, when so many were suffering financially, the federal government stepped in and provided mortgage relief to millions by passing the CARES Act. Essentially, the CARES Act allows homeowners to enter mortgage forbearance, temporarily pausing monthly payments. Today millions of homeowners have...
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENENot too long ago, printing a home was more or less a futuristic dream. But now it is a reality that is taking shape fast, thanks to a new wave of 3D-printing technology companies coming forth with solid solutions. Just think. Less time. Less costs. More happy homeowners than ever before. Truly 3D-printing is poised to revo...
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENE In real estate, you hear the words “broker” and “agent”, but do you really know what the differences are in terms of education, income, and responsibilities? For starters, a real estate broker is someone who is licensed to own their own real estate firm. They can manage other agents and collec...
Thursday, July 8, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENE Hi, I’m Suzanne Athey, owner and founder of Team Athey & Remarkable Property Management. No, I’m not an investment planner or an accountant, and I don’t pretend to give investment advice, I’m simply thinking off the top of my head. Because recently I discovered that if I had purchased land...
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENE Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, thunderstorms, and flooding—this is the season for severe weather and natural disasters. It is also the time of year for power outages as temperatures soar. So how do you prepare for so many unknowns? Honestly, you can’t. But you can be ready to deal with a l...
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENE“Father’s Day was hard again this year.” This simple statement doesn’t begin to convey the emotion behind it, for this year marked the second Father’s Day since my father passed away. And like so many others who have lost one of their precious parents, I joined in quiet solitude remembering th...
Thursday, June 17, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENE Should sellers have their home pre-inspected before they put it on the market? Or for that matter, in this hot real estate market, is it worth it for buyers to have a home pre-inspected before they make an offer? The answer in both cases is not an easy one. Essentially it is both “yes” and “no&rdquo...
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENESummer is here! And word on the street is cruise lines will soon start sailing on the open ocean again. Ahh! Imagine a real vacation aboard a real ship. Sea-laden breezes whipping your hair. Free flowing fun, entertainment and relaxation. Truly, a cruise is just the ticket to recover from the stresses of the past year. Nev...
