If you’re on the home-buying journey for the first time, you may have the image of the perfect home in mind. Every wall is a color you love…the best flooring…and the perfect backyard. While there’s a chance you could find a house exactly as you imagined it, it’s more likely that you’ll find that house…
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Should You Leave It or Love It?
After living in a home for several years, you begin to realize there’s parts of it you’re not too happy with. While some things can be a quick fix, there may be major changes that make you wonder if it is worth the investment. At this point, you’re probably asking yourself if you should remodel…
Home Buying Myths Debunked
Are you beginning to consider home ownership? If so…FANTASTIC! During this exciting time, you might be turning to friends and family who have been through the process for an insight. However, everyone’s home buying experience is different and there are many factors that can change the experience for each buyer like market area and when…
9 Kitchen Improvements Under $100
Want to spruce up your kitchen but stuck on a tight budget? Check out the list of improvements you can do for under $100. These tips will come in handy when you’re ready to list your home to sell on the market or if you just want a new look for your space. 1. REFRESH…
Why NOW Is the Time to Buy
If you’ve been considering purchasing a home, you’re probably wondering if this is the right time of year to make your move. The market is fast changing with new laws coming into play, interest rates on the rise, and a whole slew of other things you have to face when it comes time to picking…
Fall Leaves Bring Sold Signs
Summer has come to an end and you probably are thinking you’ve lost the opportunity to sell and need to wait until next summer. That’s far from the truth! Although it’s not as hectic and crazy with the swarm of buyers on the market, the fall season brings out the most serious of lookers. They…
3 Questions To Ask Before Buying Your 1st Home
The real estate market is constantly changing. Sooooo…DO YOUR RESEARCH! Do not jump the gun on this one! Advice from family and friends may be kind and well meaning but you’re the only one who knows what your needs are when it comes to buying a home. That’s why you should take some time and…
Why You Don’t Need a Buyer or Listing Specialist
There are all kinds of specialists in real estate….luxury home specialist, first time home buyer specialist, down-sizing specialist, affordable housing specialist, military specialist, etc…. Are you confused, yet? If I wasn’t a Realtor, I would be. There’s nothing wrong with agents who specialize and, in some cases, it could be a benefit to the client. …
Don’t Replace Your Real Estate Agent With The Internet
With the influx of new technology and web based solutions, it’s no surprise that everything, including real estate, is moving fast into the era of the internet. From Amazon to Uber, we generally can pull up our phones or laptops to order what we want when we want with ease. The real estate industry isn’t…
Why Rent If You Can Own?
Home ownership rates are the lowest they have been in the last 50 years. A large portion of Americans are still renting properties, instead of enjoying a home of their own. Consumer Reports believes this is an issue because buyers have doubts about their ability to purchase. It’s still a long standing notion that a…
Why You Need to Sell This Summer
The market is hot, hot, hot! With interest rates still at an all time low for buyers, the market has turned into a feeding frenzy and home sales are skyrocketing in prices. In such a high demand, seller’s market, homes are selling for record breaking prices, which means more money in your pocket. If…
5 Myths About Buying a Home
Finally ready to make the transition into home ownership? That’s awesome, and in this exciting time you can be turning to friends and family for an insight into the process. However, there seems to be a circulation of misinformation spreading around, so we’re here to clear up a few myths. 1. THE FIRST STEP IS…
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