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Moving Tips
Eight Weeks Before You Leave Your Present Address Remove unnecessary items from your attic, basement, storage shed, etc. Use things you can't move, such as frozen foods and cleaning supplies. Obtain information about your new community. Secure a floor plan of your new...
Common Seller Mistakes
Basing the asking price on needs or emotion rather than market value. Many times sellers base their pricing on how much they paid for or invested in their home. This can be an expensive mistake. If your home is not priced competitively, buyers will reject it in favor...
Home Buying Tips
If you're thinking about buying a home, you'll want to carefully choose the real estate professional you work with during the process. You should commit yourself to working with one sales associate who can learn your likes and dislikes in homes to make your...
Home Selling Tips
If you're thinking of selling your home, keep in mind that buyers appreciate a clean look in the homes they view. You can increase the value of your home and decrease the time it takes to sell by making a few simple improvements. Aroma is the first thing prospective...
Why Professional Photos Are Important
There are many important tools at a Realtor’s disposal, and few are more important than access to a great real estate photographer. Professional real estate photography puts our listings in their best possible light, no pun intended. The photos are one of the main...
From Drab to Fab!
Home design is always changing! What was in last year, is out this year! Before you make an investment in keeping current or throwing your hands up in despair, here are some quick (and affordable) kitchen update tips! Our friend Nicole's husband surprised her with a...
Research the Builder when Buying New Construction Homes!
If you are considering purchasing new construction, you want to find the very best builders BEFORE you go out shopping for custom homes. Researching the best new home builders and new home communities in the area is not the most fun. It's super important though. It's...
Should You Hire a REALTOR When Buying New Construction
Purchasing a new construction home can sound exciting, but there are a number of details that need to be considered when purchasing a new home. You will want an experienced Realtor when buying new construction. Let's start this section off by making one thing...
5 Tips For Buying a Home
Becoming a homeowner is part of the American Dream. However, buying a house takes a lot of consideration and planning, which can feel overwhelming for many first-time buyers. According to American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC), knowing what needs to be done in...
5 Reasons to Sell Your Home in Winter
Below are five compelling reasons to list your house this winter. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are...
Eco-Friendly Swaps for Your Home
Waste not, want not. It’s an adage that we don’t hear much in our current disposable society, but it’s time to bring it back. Americans produce 4.5 pounds of trash per day — far above the global average of 1.6 pounds per day and much of it ends up in landfills....
Designing a Dream Kitchen Island
With coronavirus continuing to be an issue this winter, the only island you might see is in your kitchen, so why not make it great? A spacious, functional kitchen island is the centerpiece of any space, and it's something you might be dreaming of. So, if you're in the...