Many sellers want to know they will get a good Return on Investment (ROI) for any remodeling done on their home. Considering our mountain climate, I always suggest replacing windows and other energy efficient upgrades. I do not recommend replacing or adding carpet. Today's buyers want wood or tile floors. Click link below to check out a great article written by Collen Kane which gives estimates Continue Reading
Using a Property Manager vs. Renting Your Vacation Home by Owner
More and more visitors to Lake Tahoe are opting to rent a home or condo verses staying in a hotel. Why? More space, more amenities, stocking a kitchen with food for a week verses going out for every meal, private bedroom spaces, and ability to share a unit (and the costs) with more family and friends. Savvy second home buyers are taking advantage of this trend to earn some money when they aren’t Continue Reading
How To Read a Preliminary Title Report
A preliminary title report is issued before an actual title policy and is designed to assist in the issuance of a final title policy by detailing the conditions involved. Once an offer is accepted escrow will be opened and a title search is done and matters relevant to coverage for that property are assembled in a report. The preliminary report is then sent to the applicant and contains a list of Continue Reading
