David Leopold's (dleopold) Blog

Every Realtor knows it's important to remind home buyers that all homes - old and new - will need ongoing maintenance and repairs and that it's important to budget for them. This means that buyers will need to understand the 1% rule. The theory is that normal maintenance on a home is about 1% of ...

Often, our first encounter with mold at home occurs in that infamous spot between the shower curtain and tub. It’s pretty disgusting, but it’s easy to wipe up. Unfortunately, in most homes, this isn’t the extent of the mold – the more problematic mold is the insidious kind, hiding behind walls an...

Many are already planning to renovate their attic as they start to build their budget for home renovations. Renovating your attic is a financially smart decision and can be an inexpensive way to add living space to your home. These six tips will help you plan for and overcome many of the challeng...

I’ve often spoken to Realtor groups and sellers during pre-inspections about easy ways to make a home inspection go faster and more successfully. Many of them center around items that make the job easier, safer and more pleasant for all parties. Here are a few tips to the seller that I have gathe...