Noahzark Speaks

Less popular features:1. Fireplaces: Numbers of fireplaces in homes have been on the decline in the past few years, one or maybe two is enough for most people. 2. Carpet: Hardwood flooring seems to be the number one request by buyers in terms of flooring.  17% of new homes contain carpet througho...

If you're worried about some leaking into your home from your roof, and you're wondering if you should replace it, hopefully these tips will help you determine if the time is right. The National Roofers Contracting Association (NRCA) recommends inspecting your roof at least two times a year from ...

While many consumers fear the rising cost of oil and gas to heat their homes, many are shocked that their monthly water bills are climbing higher than their electric bills.  Even lowering your water bill can save you money and energy.  Let's look at some of the common causes of high water bills. ...

Whether you’re moving cross country or just down the road, if you have a lot of possessions, chances are you’re going to be hiring movers. Here are some helpful tips to make your move as pain-free as possible, and save you money, too.     1. Ask your family and friends for recommendations.  This ...

So if you are planning to refinance or purchase, you still have to worry about closing costs.  Here's some tips on saving money during this process. 1. If you're planning to refinance, contact your current mortgage lender/broker.  They already have your information so they won't need to charge yo...

Aside from having to get water out of your basement and having it ruin floors, walls, and possessions, having water down there can lead to permanent mold and fungal growth which can make you sick.  Most people are probably familiar with interior and exterior sealants.  Interior sealants are often...

This week I saw an extremely creative incentive offered by a home seller I encountered.  The home seller, an interior decorator, offered the buyer of her home an interior design package worth up to $40,500 if her home sold before a certain date.  She offered a similar package for up to $25,250 if...

I'm sure most of you out there dread April 15th as much as I do.  Long lines at the Post Office, endless paperwork of filing taxes, and some people may even have money they still have to pay to the government.  I wanted to make sure that all of you out there do as much as you can to deduct all of...

Let's start with home ownership documents.  These include closing statements (your HUD or RESPA, for example).  You'll want to save that information for at least six years after you purchase the home.  This is important for selling the home (if you do during that time period) because it can affec...

I realize that I tend to just throw real estate terms around to my clients without even thinking that maybe they don't know what I am talking about.  I was thinking that there’s probably readers out there who aren’t sure what specific terms mean.  I wanted to cover some more common terms you migh...