Posted on October 28, 2019 by Tim Trainum, Realtor®
Real Estate is a Business of Contracts
Contracts are serious, complex, legal documents and that’s no different when buying or selling a home. In fact, buyers and sellers will be confronted with over 100 legal documents during the process of a typical home purchase and settlement. Exceptional agents have a thorough knowledge of the contracts and know how to write … Read More
Posted on October 7, 2019 by Tim Trainum, Realtor®
Posted on August 25, 2019 by Tim Trainum, Realtor®
Majority of Home Sellers & Buyers Worry About a Housing Bubble & Price Crash
Naturally, home sellers and buyers are often concerned about home prices. It’s an asset class they either own or are considering owning. This concern becomes even greater when the impacts of the Great Recession and 2008 housing collapse are still visible in the rearview mirror for … Read More
Posted on July 28, 2019 by Tim Trainum, Realtor®
So much so that Zillow has been accused of misleading and irresponsible home price estimates that have hurt both home buyers and sellers. Certain complaints have risen to the level of class-action lawsuits filed against Zillow in federal court. These court briefs outline that Zillow’s Zestimates are consistently inaccurate by anywhere from 6% … Read More
Posted on July 3, 2019 by Tim Trainum, Realtor®
The definition of a legal bedroom in Virginia is typically determined by local municipality zoning codes as generally established by the International Residential Code (IRC). The definition can vary by jurisdiction, building type and zoning for a particular lot. The requirements for a legal bedroom can be confusing and often times misunderstood by consumers. A universal requirement and general starting … Read More