There are many issues that face buyers and sellers in a real estate transaction. It can vary year to year depending on the real estate market and even national and local economic conditions. While spring 2022 is certainly still a seller’s market and home prices are...
I just can’t stay away from this topic for very long. It has just become a concern for me because of the potential harm for home buyers, especially first time home buyers. A recent survey by Hippo Insurance found that 81% of homeowners had unexpected issues that...
We thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite home remodel and design sites with you. Everyone has that project list waiting and maybe some of these sites will help motivate you to start one or inspire you with a new one! In no particular order here are our...
The Wisconsin Realtors Association’s new law pertaining to home inspection report requirements and the new definition of defect has been in place for nearly a year now. Unfortunately, too many inspectors aren’t aware or just aren’t following the new report rules. I’m...
The housing market has been on a wild ride the past few years. Interest rates and inventory have been low creating a windfall for many sellers but headaches for buyers. Sellers have reaped the benefits through multiple offers with favorable terms including few to no...
According to Realtor.com, the US was short 5.2 million homes in 2021. This competitive market has buyers being creative to win offers, including dropping the home inspection contingency. Many buyers feel that dropping the inspection request will put them in a better...
Experts are warning that a natural gas shortage could cause heating prices to rise this winter. This year’s fall maintenance blog will focus on ways to prepare your home for winter so you can keep your heating bills as low as possible. Energy Savings Home...
After last weekend’s storms, Facebook has been flooded (pun intended) with photos of peoples yards and basements under water. I thought “How Water Gets in Your Basement and What to do About it” would be a timely topic for the AHI blog. First, I would like to discuss...
Most people understand that mold in the home can be a health hazard, especially to those with asthma and other health conditions. Mold likes to spread and grow on sheetrock, tile, wood, insulation and fabric. As long as there is moisture and oxygen, mold can grow by...
Why Skipping the Home Inspection is a Bad Idea! If you are putting in an offer on an “as is” property, you should know what you are getting into and why it is even more important in this situation to have a home inspection. In today’s blog, I’ll discuss why people...
