Adam Debrowski

You probably came across condos and apartments last time you looked for a new place to live. From the outside, it isn’t always easy to tell these two housing options apart. How can two things that seem so similar have so many differences? A few big factors separate condos from apartments, and each option has

Every apartment building offers a different set of amenities to its residents. Amenities can be small – think microwave – or large, like an oversized swimming pool. Some apartment buildings offer all the bells and whistles, while others stick to the necessities. Which apartment amenities are most important to you? What are apartment amenities? Apartment

A writ of possession is a court order that authorizes a law enforcement officer to remove a tenant and their possessions from a rental home. A landlord can request a writ of possession if the tenant won’t voluntarily leave the home after they get the original notice to vacate. A writ of possession isn’t the

Mold is always around you. There are probably spores in the air you’re breathing right now. For most people, a few mold spores won’t pose a health risk. But, given a chance to grow, mold can quickly threaten the health of a home and the people living there. Studies have linked mold exposure to various

You’re ready to sell your home. You found the perfect real estate agent, and you’re more prepared than ever to get your property on the market. But first, you’ll probably need to sign a listing agreement. The listing agreement (or listing contract) provides a structure for the sale of your home. It lays out a

A newly built home should be perfect from the moment the builders and contractors are done, right? As wonderful as that would be, it isn’t always that easy. Your house might look perfect at first glance, but a closer look could reveal minor (sometimes major) repairs that need to be finished before move-in. This is

It’s barbecue season and you’re short one pack of hamburger buns. You run to the grocery store, grab an 8-pack off the shelf, and jog to the nearest checkout aisle. But when the clerk scans the barcode, the jumbo-sized 24-pack rings up. Why should you pay for 24 buns when you’re only getting eight? The

Congratulations! You’ve been preapproved for a home mortgage, found your dream home, negotiated an agreeable sales price, and successfully maneuvered through the home inspection process. You now have the fully executed sales contract for your new house. Next, on to the home appraisal. You’ll need a home appraisal anytime you take out a loan from

Think about the last time you had to pay for a big expense. If there was a reasonable way you could’ve paid less, you would’ve done it, right? Some people think about real estate agent commissions the same way. A Redfin survey showed that 60% of people who sold a home saved money on agent