Seller Failed to Disclose Important Information

Q: I’m buying a home and my insurance agent found a prior claim for water damage that the seller didn’t disclose. What should I do? A: Sellers and their agents are required by law to disclose any facts about the house that materially affect it’s value. If you work within the timelines of your contra

What is a Buyer Broker Agreement and Why Do I Have to Sign One?

Q: My agent wants me to sign something called a buyer broker agreement. What is this and why should I sign one? A: The buyer broker agreement is a contract that clearly outlines both the buyer’s and the agent’s expectations and helps to ensure that each party does what they say they will do. It is n

Peruvian Ceviche: Refreshing No-Cook Summer Yum

Ingredients: * 2 lb tilapia filets, shrimp or other firm white fish cubed. * 8-10 garlic cloves, chopped * 1 tsp salt * 1/2 tsp black pepper * 2 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped * 1 Peruvian Aji Amarillo chopped OR 1 habanero pepper seeded and chopped * 1 red onion, thinly sliced and rinsed Directions: C

Identifying and Managing Mold in Your Home

Mold is a fungus that grows in damp, humid environments - like Florida! It can grow on many surfaces and it reproduces by releasing tiny spores into the air. The spores can spread and grow new colonies on the right types of surfaces. Ingestion of mold spores can cause a variety of health problems es