By Edward Baswell, Home Authority Real Estate This is Part 1 of a three-part series I’ll be writing over the next three weeks. I originally intended for this to be a single post, but I love talking about tools! So this week’s post will be about the most basic tools every homeowner should have handy. […]

By: Edward Baswell, Home Authority Real Estate Did you know you could make your home less appealing to burglars and prevent many property crimes? Here’s Part 2 of my A – Z breakdown on what you should know about making your home more secure and safe.  You’ll find lots of options and tips — some […]

By: Edward Baswell, Home Authority Real Estate Did you know you could make your home less appealing to burglars and prevent many property crimes? Here’s Part 1 of my A – Z breakdown on what you should know about making your home more secure and safe.  You’ll find lots of options and tips — some […]

By: Edward Baswell, Home Authority Real Estate Property tax exemptions exist to provide financial relief to certain groups of homeowners by reducing the amount of property taxes they are required to pay. Why it Matters: Property taxes are assessed against your home, but on the land. Let’s say the county assesses your homes value at […]

By: Edward Baswell, Home Authority Real Estate Tackling common homeownership challenges requires a proactive and strategic approach. Here’s a guide on how to address and overcome some of the most prevalent issues that you as a homeowner may encounter: By taking a proactive approach to homeownership challenges, you can mitigate risks and create a more […]

By: Edward Baswell, Home Authority Real Estate As homeowners, it’s easy to become complacent when everything is working like it’s supposed to work. The electrical systems is good, the plumbing is fine, there’s no smell of natural gas…everything is working properly, so we don’t think about it. But what about when something goes wrong…drastically wrong? […]

By: Edward Baswell, Home Authority Real Estate Happy New Year 2024! This week’s blog post was provided by Frances Estrada at Waterstone Mortgage. This article hit my email inbox on January 3rd, and I thought it was a great little set of guidelines for homeowners, so I wanted to share it with my readers, too. […]

By: Edward Baswell, Home Authority Real Estate If you’re thinking of listing your home after the holidays so you can ring in the New Year in your current home, that’s completely understandable.   But that doesn’t mean you can’t be productive and start preparing your home now. I always tell potential sellers to use their time […]

By: Edward Baswell, Home Authority Real Estate There seems to be some confusion about whether off-market properties are a good idea or a bad idea, so I wanted to share some of my thoughts on the subject. An off-market property is a home that is not listed on the MLS. Both buyers and sellers often think […]

By: Edward Baswell, Home Authority Real Estate It’s that time of year when the “hustle and bustle” of the holidays begins in full force. You may feel like your to-do lists for decorating, shopping, and baking will never end! Whether you own your home or currently rent, now is the time to make sure you’re prepared […]