People tend to have a love/hate relationship with homeowner's associations!  While they can be very useful for some people, others have gone through HOA nightmares!  Today, I'm sharing with you the 10 questions you need to ask to make sure you know exactly what you're getting into if you're thinking of buying a home in an HOA!

Can a builder cancel their contract with you just days before closing?  Find out what happened to one North Texas couple, and learn what you can do to stay protected so it doesn't happen to you!

I recently began volunteering with Meals on Wheels in North Brunswick!  Today, I'm going to share with you how I got started, and give you an idea of what you can expect if you might like to volunteer, as well!

There's a real estate related meme that's been going around on Facebook that's been shared 35,000 times!  But is it right?  Today, we're going Behind the Meme with Alfredo Feigelmuller of PrimeLending and finding out for ourselves!

By the way, find Alfredo online at https://lo.primelending.com/afeigelmuller/

You've got equity in your home and you'd love to get access to that equity, but you don't want to sell.  What can you do?  Well, today, I've got 3 things you can do to unlock your equity and get the cash you need!

What is PMI? Why do you need it?  And how can you get rid of it?  Find out how you can potentially save thousands of dollars a year on your mortgage by getting rid of your PMI!  Don't pay for something you don't need to pay for!

People wonder about air duct cleaning!  Is it worth it?  Is it a scam?  Find out whether air duct cleaning is a good idea, and what to look out for!

Related Links

Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned?  

https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/should-you-have-air-ducts-your-home-cleaned

The Inside Story:  A Guide to Indoor Air Quality

https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/inside-story-guide-indoor-air-quality

National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)

https://nadca.com

The real estate market is still crazy, and there's one thing that buyers are doing that I'm not a huge fan of - waiving their home inspection.  Find out why that's such a bad idea, the risks you're taking on, and what you can do to protect yourself and still buy that home!

Do you feel like your property taxes are too high? Well, there IS something you can do about it! Learn the 7 fast facts you need to know about property tax appeals, and see if you qualify to lower your property taxes!

Links from the video:

How property is valued for property tax purposes

https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/ptassessment.pdf

A guide to tax appeal hearings

https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/ptappeal.pdf

Appeal my property’s assessment

https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/lpt/lpt-appeal.shtml

Reach out if you have any questions!

Are you ready for the hidden costs of home ownership?  On today's Monday Mornings with Mark, we're talking about the different systems in your home, what kind of an average lifespan each one has, and how to make sure you're prepared!  This one can save you time, money, and lots of headaches!