Cristina Resina Sells Homes

09/02/2026

If you purchase real estate in the U.S. from a foreign person, corporation or partnership, you likely will be required to withhold income taxes on the transaction. That’s because of the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, or FIRPTA. Here’s what you need to know.

If you buy property in the US from a foreign owner, the IRS will likely require you to withhold sales proceeds to cover taxes the seller owes under FIRPTA.

08/31/2026

Does this herringbone floor pattern say beautiful or busy?

08/29/2026

There are invaders underfoot in your yard. They may be the reason your grass is brown and your plants are dead. Here’s a brief guide to what could be lurking in the garden.

Here’s a brief guide to what critters could be lurking underfoot and some signs of what to look for as you take a walk around your property.

08/28/2026

Your real estate agent is dedicated to serving as your home shopping adviser, but there are certain questions he or she cannot legally answer. Here are some topics to avoid and do the research for yourself.

Real esate agents want to be helpful, but they can’t answer certain questions because doing so could violate fair housing laws.

08/26/2026

Your gorgeous wood deck is looking gray and tired. Let’s give it a face-lift with a fresh new finish to restore its luster and your pleasure.

Wood decks need periodic refinishing to extend their finish and texture for many years to come. Here’s how to restore your deck’s beauty.

08/24/2026

If money were no object, what updates would you make to your kitchen?

08/22/2026

It’s unhealthy and annoying when a neighbor’s secondhand smoke invades your home. What can you do to protect yourself?

If you live in a apartment, a neighbor's secondhand smoke is a well-documented health hazard. Here are some steps you can take to avoid this problem.

08/21/2026

Your dream of owning your own business has come true, and now you want to buy a home. Sometimes reaching that first goal can make achieving the second more difficult. Check out this guide to mortgages for the self-employed.

The mortgage approval process can be stressful for anyone, but self-employed people encounter an extra measure of scrutiny.

08/19/2026

When selling your home, you can reassure potential buyers by giving them a CLUE report in addition to a property disclosure notice. What is a CLUE report, why is it valuable, and how do you get one?

Most states require home sellers to complete a property condition report, but you can go an extra step for a potential buyer by giving them a CLUE report.

08/17/2026

Get-Togethers with your BFFS: Home or Restaurant?