What Are the Most Common Mistakes When Installing James Hardie Siding?

James Hardie siding is popular for a reason: it delivers a crisp, painted-wood look with solid durability when it’s installed correctly. The catch is that fiber cement is less forgiving than vinyl or wood. Small shortcuts—especially around moisture control, fastening, and clearances—can lead to swel

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

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

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