Ask the HOA Expert: The Meeting Agenda

Question: How does the board choreograph a meeting if not allowed to meet privately in advance? We have always scheduled work sessions every other month prior to the open board meetings. Some members are calling us on it. Some board members have said they will resign if they have to face a room full

What Does ‘Prior to Fund’ Mean

In general, ‘prior to fund’ means your loan approval is almost at the goal post. When lenders issue an initial decision, there will still be things needed to complete even though you’ve submitted everything your lender asked for. There are stages in the loan approval process and even though you prob

What Does As-Is Mean for Buyers?

If you’re looking for a new home, you might see some listings being marketed with the term “as-is.” When a home is sold as-is, it’s appealing from the seller's perspective because they don’t have to put time or money into fixing certain things. If they want to sell quickly, it’s a good option. For b

More Sellers Test the Market, Hoping For a Spring Surge in Homebuyers

New listings of U.S. homes for sale rose 0.5% from a year earlier during the four weeks ending March 8, the first increase since November, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. While it’s a modest improvement, it may be a sign that some home sellers are