We've all seen the renovation shows on HGTV or other channels. The hosts are technically skilled, many have been working on homes since before they could drive. But others not so much - sometimes, buyers rush in, scoop up a foreclosure, install flooring over existing flooring, use low-grade materials, or even go to extreme lengths to hide existing issues that they found along the way. In this blog: Buying a Flipped Home? Red Flags to Watch for we take a closer look at som

Home Appraisal vs Home Inspection (Why You Need Them Both) If you are buying your first home, you have probably heard the terms "appraisal" and "inspection" thrown around interchangeably. Maybe your real estate agent mentioned the appraisal came back fine, and you thought, "Great, the house is in good shape!" That assumption could cost you thousands of dollars. Here is the truth that surprises many first-time buyers: an appraisal and an inspection are completely different p