Elm Tree Properties, LLC

Erika Gilmore

The Home Inspection: A Necessary Evil 😈💰

There is a legal principle called caveat emptor which means "let the buyer beware," and it applies to purchasing a home. It is the...

Erika Gilmore

5 reasons a real estate deal falls through and how to keep it from happening to you

It's a miracle anyone actually buys a new home. When you think about the numerous contingencies in a real estate contract, the odds of a...

Erika Gilmore

Every Date Matters

As a realtor, I have noticed it is common practice to proceed during the "in contract" period with loose adherence to the agreed upon...

Erika Gilmore

So you want to break your lease...

Go right ahead, your lawyer will thank you for the extra holiday income. I recently had a client ask me whether she could stop paying on...

Erika Gilmore

MORTGAGE BAD, CASH GOOD

Who can pay cash for a house anyway? The title may be a little harsh. A more realistic but less catchy title would be "Mortgage Good,...

Erika Gilmore

BACK THAT OFFER UP

Why it's worth it to submit a back up offer. Let's say you've found THE PERFECT HOUSE. Unfortunately, it was the perfect house for many...