Our Belmont office stepped back in time to the age of jazz and flappers at the Silver Spring Gala last weekend to benefit New Beginnings – Without Violence and Abuse. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty participated in a sponsorship for the event through its philanthropic and social development initiative, VeraniCARES.
With the Boston Marathon less than a week away, it got me thinking about some of my favorite races and how I was talked into participating in my first race. I never used to run for sport (or fun for that matter), however, a few years ago I ran my first 5k and I was instantly hooked. The first few years I pretty much stayed at a 5K level. I still needed to figure out how to pace myself so I could breathe and not suffer debilitating side stitches. I soon graduated from 5Ks to 5 milers and even threw in a few trail runs. From there I propelled into the 10 milers and half marathons and then decided why not throw some obstacles races into the mix …you know, just for fun.
Typically homeowners think about mortgage payments in terms of a monthly bill. But, there is a different payment plan that can save you a bundle of money over time. Known as the bi-weekly mortgage payment plan, homeowners pay a mortgage installment every two weeks instead of monthly.
As a home seller you probably spring into action when your agent calls to set up a showing to a potential buyer. Ideally, you agree to the requested time, rearrange any plans you had, and start picking up toys, doing laundry, and cleaning your house so it’s spic and span.
Nervous about the appraisal for that FHA loan? An FHA appraisal requires some very specific things to go smoothly. A wise homeowner knows what to expect and prepares to meet all of the requirements.
First, you should know that there are two chief concerns on the bank’s checklist when looking to approve an FHA loan:
As fuel assistance grants run out, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty’s (Verani) Windham office turned their efforts to offering some residents greatly needed fuel assistance. With winnings from a contest won through VeraniCARES – a philanthropic and social development arm of Verani Realty – the office donated $2,000 to B&H Oil Company to help needy local families and individuals stay warm for the remainder of the heating season.
As a homeowner, you may have considered going green when it comes to house cleaning. Concern over toxic fumes and chemicals left behind have many people choosing to be green when they clean. But what works and what is hype? Should you buy green products or make your own?
Thinking about buying an older home? There are a few things to know before you start shopping. Essentially, you need to understand both the positives and negatives involved in this kind of a purchase.
Staging your home before buyers come in to see it has delivered proven results. Typically, most real estate professionals will agree that a little strategic planning of how a room is set up can make a huge difference in that valuable first impression, and even generate better offers.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty (Verani) recently welcomed experienced real estate professional Maggie Kerkhoff to its growing management team.
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