by becky | May 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hear from pros about how to maintain your home now to reduce repairs later. Summer is calling. While thoughts of poolside lounging and backyard barbecues might be top of mind, doing prep work now can keep unexpected repairs from disrupting your plans and relaxation....
by becky | Apr 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Let’s face it. The fun part of buying a home is looking through all the homes for sale to uncover your special gem. Not so fast, though. Without a little prep work, you could set yourself up for unpleasant surprises. After all, if you skip getting a mortgage...
by becky | Mar 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Enjoy your home more today — and sell it for the best price tomorrow. When it comes to home improvement ideas, some are more financially savvy than others. And if you’re on a limited budget, it becomes even more important to be savvy. Here are seven affordable home...
by becky | Mar 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
The most critical things to do to increase your home’s value before putting it on the market. As a smart seller, you want your home in tip-top shape — but you don’t want to eat into your profits by overspending on home improvements. You won’t be around to...
by becky | Feb 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
How do I find the right agent to sell my home? You should feel empowered to find and work with the agent who is the best fit for your needs. To guide this process, NAR has a dedicated resource with questions to consider when selecting a seller’s agent. When you work...
by becky | Jan 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Home trends can be hot one minute but not so hot the next. So, how can you tell which home design trend will survive or even be a classic someday versus one that might fade faster than you can say “carpeted bathroom.” It’s important to think about why that...
by becky | Jan 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
A tiny $2 prevention could save big bucks later. Wintry weather is great at turning up problems you didn’t even know you had. Like that first snowy night in front of your fireplace that you thought was pure bliss — until you noticed a leak in the ceiling corner....
by becky | Dec 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
You’ve got options, like repayment help from your employer and coaching from a mortgage broker. You want to buy a house. But you’re worried you won’t qualify for a mortgage because of your student loan debt. You’re not alone. Half of non-homeowners (51%) say student...
by becky | Nov 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Moving. Is. Exhausting. But you can make it as seamless as possible with these pro tips. New house: YAAAAY! Moving out of the old one: BOOOOO. Packing up, moving, and then unpacking an entire house is the worst. Moving may never be a great time, but it is possible to...
by becky | Oct 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you’re a homebuyer working with an agent who is a REALTOR®, it means you are working with a professional ethically obligated to work in your best interest. As of August 17, 2024, you will be asked to sign a written buyer agreement after you’ve chosen the...
