Very little that has to do with buying and selling residential real estate is black and white. This is often evident when inspections are done. And inspections are a critical part of a home sale transaction. Buyers usually make offers to buy a home contingent on inspecting the property to their satisfaction. An inspection contingency …
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What’s involved in buying the perfect lot for your custom-built home? The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) says that the first step is gathering information. Your purchase contract for a lot should include a 60- or 90-day “study period” in which you can review the lot to make sure it meets your needs. With …
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Real estate buyers today often turn down a listing because they think it’s priced too high relative to the livable square feet it has to offer. In some neighborhoods, like planned unit developments, price per square foot might be a fairly reliable value indicator because there is little variability in the housing stock. It’s of …
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