by becky | Dec 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
“There’s no place like home for the holidays,” croons Bing Crosby every holiday season. Some buyers feel there is nothing like a NEW home for the holidays, though. Purchasing real estate at this hectic and frigid time of year seems ludicrous to many people, but...
by becky | Dec 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you’re at the offer phase in your home buying journey, you’ve probably seen a lot of undesirable properties in your search. That’s why finding the perfect new place can be such a rush! You don’t want to do anything to lose the home, but knowing where to begin...
by becky | Dec 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
As a smart seller, you’ll 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 enjoy them anyway. The key is to focus on the most important repairs to make before...
by becky | Nov 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
What do you do when your family outgrows your house, or when the quirks of the place you once found charming aren’t so charming anymore? Is it smarter to move or improve? Here’s some advice to help you decide. Selling Has Gotten Easier Existing-home sales were at...
by becky | Nov 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Like it or not, your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your life, ranking up there with your Social Security number, date of birth, and wedding anniversary. This three-digit number is your financial report card, except there’s no getting rid of it...
by becky | Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
When the last of summer’s heat is a faint memory, and you’re pulling out your hoodies more than your shorts, it’s time to tackle a few simple chores that’ll make winter more pleasant and prevent some nasty surprises next spring. This fall...
by becky | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Avoid these easy-to-prevent mistakes that could cost you big time You’re hanging pictures and pinning ideas for your favorite bath. But in all your excitement, are you missing something? Now that you’re a bonafide homeowner are there things you should know...
by becky | Oct 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Avoid regrets by knowing what questions to ask a REALTOR® or owner before you commit to a new home. If you bought a house with no maintenance issues big or small, let us know. That would be one for the record books. In reality, most homeowners find a problem, quirk,...
by becky | Oct 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Here’s how to get the bathroom of your dreams without making your budget a nightmare. You dream about a bathroom that’s high on comfort and personal style, but you also want materials, fixtures, and amenities with lasting value. Wake up! You can have both. A midrange...
by becky | Oct 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Preparing your house for winter may not be on the top of your to-do list right now. After all, most of us wouldn’t rather spend their down time doing home maintenance tasks when they could be enjoying the fall foliage, going apple picking, or sipping pumpkin-spiced...
