Decorating for Halloween is a tradition that many families take part in year after year. As with most traditions, though, the decorating trends that dominate Halloween change from time to time. Giant inflatables and laser light shows were all the rage just a few years ago, but now things are starting to shift a bit more toward subtle. The over-the-top Halloween decorating style will Continue Reading
Pre-Listing Walk-Through
What the heck is a Pre-Listing Walk-Through? This is just a fancy way of saying we are going to meet one last time before we officially get your home on the market as active and for sale. Preferably, this meeting will take place at the actual home you are selling. We've already met at least once, discussed the major items, such as comparable sales, list price, estimated net proceeds, Continue Reading
Run a Successful Garage Sale
Awww, summertime! It’s a great time to go through the closets and find anything you’re not using. But what do you do with all that junk that’s no longer in your trunk? For lots of homeowners, the choice is clear: it’s garage sale time. Or it’s yard sale time. A garage is not a prerequisite for the sale part. Running a Successful Garage Sale is Simple There are so many things in life Continue Reading
Smart Windows Are Here
Everything’s getting smarter these days. Everything. Not only are smart appliances, smart outlets, smart light bulbs and smart TVs gaining traction, smart windows are all the rage among the techy types. They can also be a really useful part of your home automation setup. They’re not for everybody and there are differences in what various types can do, though, so pay attention and Continue Reading
Saying Goodbye to Your Family Home
It’s easy to tell yourself that your house is just a building made of walls and ceilings and light fixtures and flooring, but when it comes time to sell, you may start to feel the sting of grief. After all, you don’t know if the new owners will take care of the rows and rows of brilliant iris that line the fence in the spring or if they’ll cut down the crepe myrtle because they don’t Continue Reading
Something You Should Know Before Looking At A New Construction Model Home
Picture yourself out for a drive one weekend. You see a sign that says: New Construction Homes! Models Starting At $XXX,XXX Next Right! Maybe you’re actively looking for a house, or maybe it’s just a spur of the moment urge, but you follow the signs to the model home. You park. You walk into the model home. The builder’s sales rep asks you to please sign in. You sign Continue Reading
December 2018 Market Update
Staying up-to-date on the real estate market is important, not only when you are looking to buy or sell, but also when you already own a home. If you aren't living and breathing real estate, like I am, then these stats can seem like just numbers. Here's a quick video to not only provide stats but also let you know what those numbers mean to you. Continue Reading
The Fast, Easy, And Affordable Home Renovation That Can Fetch Nearly 20,000% ROI
When it comes to home renovations, most homeowners think they need to go big by doing things like renovating a bathroom, finishing a basement, or adding new appliances to a kitchen. But if you don't have a lot of money to invest, the best thing you can do? Paint your door. According to the 2018 Zillow Paint Color Survey, painting the door black can increase the sale price of the typical US home Continue Reading
Should I Buy or Should I Rent?
Some people don’t think buying a home makes sense. They feel like renting is a smarter move. On the other hand, some people think renting doesn’t make any sense. For the most part, arguing it one way or another is about as useful as arguing politics or religion — whatever “side” you’re on, you have your point of view, feelings, and reasons. But there are also people who are open to Continue Reading
New Build Home or Resale Home: Which is the Better Option?
Maybe your dream home has the intricate details that you usually find only in older construction - wainscoting and crown molding in the interior, the front porch with a swing, an older tree shading the back yard, and the white picket fence. Or maybe your dream home has all the conveniences of modern living - open floor plan in the living and dining spaces, large windows, connected, Continue Reading
