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...
by becky | Oct 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Fall’s cooler temps are perfect for deck and yard improvements. Ah, October. The weather is changing, and we’re getting back to our post-summer routines. It’s also a great time to give the house a little extra love and maintenance. Stain the Deck Help your...
by becky | Sep 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
When you’re looking for your dream home, you might find that it comes with more yard than you’ve ever had — or had to maintain. These fall yard cleanup tips will help you set up (and enjoy) an easy-care yard year-round. #1 Design for Perennials with Different...
by becky | Sep 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Learn from a homeowner’s experience and remodeling pros about what to do, and not do, in hiring a contractor. Jody Costello was eager to begin a two-story addition to her 1940s home, including a new owner’s suite and an upper deck with a view of the San Diego skyline...