Selling in Winter
Traditional real estate marketing says homes sell better in the Spring and that if you haven’t sold by the time school starts, you might as well wait until the… Read more ⇢
Real Estate Tips
Dreaming of that New Kitchen or Bath? What Renovations Really Pay Off?
Owners of older homes dream of updating or modernizing kitchens and baths. In fact, before they place their homes on the market, some folks go to all the effort… Read more ⇢
Taxes and Your New Home
If you bought a new home in 2015, here are some things to think about as you get ready for tax season: Mortgage Interest One… Read more ⇢
Fed Rate Hikes and Mortgages
Eeeeek! Rates are going up … or are they? Last week, for the first time after years of historically low rates, the Federal Reserve decided to… Read more ⇢
Protect Your Home Over the Holidays
Plane tickets? Check Suitcase packed? Check Wrapped gifts packed? Check House protected? Oooops! If you’re planning on traveling for the holidays,… Read more ⇢
Ask Santa For… A Down Payment!
You’ve been saving for a down payment and you’re almost there. Almost! You just need a little more money in that account and you… Read more ⇢
Selling? Carpet or Hardwood?
Flooring is one of the more controversial subjects when it comes to home improvements. There are two firm camps and rarely do they meet in the middle. When you’re… Read more ⇢
End of the Year Money Moves to Get Ahead
It’s the end of the year. You’re already thinking ahead to the spring. You have tons of plans for home improvements. So why bring this… Read more ⇢
Holiday Decorating Faux Pas to Avoid
Holiday Decorating Faux Pas to Avoid Thanksgiving is over and the holiday season is in full swing. You’ve been imagining all the ways you… Read more ⇢
How Much Will My Payment Be?
You’ve found it! The home you’ve been searching for is for sale and you want to buy it. Can you afford it? How… Read more ⇢
Thanksgiving Open House Best Practices
Turkey. Dressing. Sweet potato casserole. Pumpkin pie with fresh whipped cream. Yum! You anticipate the traditional savory Thankgiving menu all year long. Read more ⇢
Design and Decorator Trends to Do or to Ditch
Design and Decorator Trends to Do or to Ditch You’ve been collecting ideas to remodel or redecorate your home for years. Now, you’re finally ready to get… Read more ⇢
Open House in Inclement Weather
“To cancel or not to cancel … that is the question.” When selling your home in the fall, and as the weather becomes decidedly more winterish,… Read more ⇢
When Interest Rates Go Up
The Feds have been pretty indecisive about moving interest rates up, but the down-low is that they plan to make the move upwards in December. Read more ⇢
Nifty Clutter-Freeing Hints & Hideaways | Real Estate Tips for the Holidays
These clutter-freeing hints and hideaways are sure to get your home ready for the holidays this year. Whether you’re planning to sell your home and want to… Read more ⇢
