Uncategorized The Home Insurance Move That Could Save You $440 a Year The Home Insurance Move That Could Save You $440 a Year When you’re planning a move, every monthly cost counts. That’s why it can be frustrating to see home insurance keep creeping up. According to Intercontinental Exchange, it now makes up 9.6% of the average monthly mortgage payment. But the latest numbers show some progress […]
Uncategorized What the Silver Tsunami Means if You’re Planning To Sell What the Silver Tsunami Means if You’re Planning To Sell If you’re following the housing market, you may have heard the term “silver tsunami” lately. It’s the idea that millions of homes owned by older Americans could come onto the market as more homeowners reach retirement age and make their next move. And when you […]
Uncategorized Selling Your Home? What You Should Know About Price Cuts vs. Rate Buydowns. Selling Your Home? What You Should Know About Price Cuts vs. Rate Buydowns. In today’s market, a growing number of sellers are opting to do something called a price cut – especially when their house has been on the market for a while without any bites. According to HousingWire Data as many as 4 in […]
Seller's The Pitfalls of Overpricing Your Home   When a homeowner prepares to put their house up for sale, two things are usually top of mind: how long will it take to sell and how much can we get for it. During a seller’s market, when stories of bidding wars and cash offers abound, it’s can be tempting to put as high […]
Buyers and Sellers 2023 Resolution: Improve Your Credit     Is 2023 finally the year you push your credit score to Very Good? With the New Year finally here, it’s the perfect time to set goals and improve your credit score. With a few simple changes to your spending habits and payments, you can be well on your way to a better credit […]
Buyer's 8 Things To Do Before You Move In   How exciting! The home has been purchased; inspection is done, and the closing date is set. Now what? It can be overwhelming to think about the packing and moving, especially when there are some things to consider at the new home. Here is a list of 8 items to take care of before moving […]
Buyers and Sellers Glam Up Your Home With Crown Molding Installing crown and other types of molding is an easy upgrade that can give a classy, traditional look to your home and add to its value. A good miter saw, which can make cross-cuts at various angles, and some patience make this a feasible do-it-yourself project. Not up on your molding lingo? Let’s start with […]
Buyers and Sellers What is APR and How Does It Impact My Mortgage     If you’ve ever gone shopping for a home mortgage or refinance you’ve probably seen an interest rate advertised as, for instance, “Rate: 2.65%; APR: 2.7%.” The annual percentage rate (APR) represents the average annual finance charge you’ll be paying on the loan when including all the fees and costs associated with getting that loan. This […]
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Seller's Is Your Home Ready To Show? Here’s Some Quick Tips To Get It There!     While it might be your goal to keep your home show-ready at all times, that isn’t always possible. It is completely normal to have a home that feels lived in – especially if you are living in it! This isn’t a major issue, but something to be aware of if you are getting […]
Buyer's Is Tiny Living for you?   As conservative lifestyles and living ‘small’ becomes more and more popular, tiny homes and other downsized living have become a normal choice in the home buying process. If you have considered tiny home living, you may need to ask yourself a few questions before taking the leap. Here are 6 questions to check off […]
Buyers and Sellers 3 Major Steps To Prepare for a Move   While there is a lot of excitement that comes with moving into a new home, there can also be a great deal of stress. Packing up your entire life and moving it somewhere else can seem overwhelming, but if you have a plan, it can seem a great deal more manageable. Here are the […]
Buyers and Sellers Turn Your Home from Cold to Cozy As the days get shorter and shorter, you’re probably spending more time curled up on the couch than you were on those long summer days. Instead of letting the cold weather get you down, take the time to turn your space into a warm and cozy escape from the outdoors. Here are some tips to […]
Buyers and Sellers The What + Why For Home Warranties If you’ve only rented before, the necessity of a home warranty may be unknown to you. As a renter, you are used to a landlord who will fix any issues you run into- but that all changes when you become a homeowner. Now, when a water heater breaks or the fridge starts to leak on […]
Buyer's The Seller Rejected Your Offer – What Now? Finding the right home is a serious process. Just like any other long term commitment, you’ve likely spent a great deal of time finding a home that you love and can picture yourself spending your life in. So what happens when you think you’ve found the right one but the seller rejects your offer? Here […]
Buyer's What You Shouldn’t Sweat When Finding a Home     If you’re on the home-buying journey for the first time, you may have the image of the perfect home in mind. Every wall a color you love, the best flooring, and the perfect backyard. While there’s a chance you may find your dream house, it is more likely that you’ll find that house […]
Buyers and Sellers MAKE YOUR HOME STAND OUT THIS SUMMER     As May comes to a close, school ends and the summer officially begins, that means one important thing – home selling season is upon us. With the kids home from school and vacation time accumulated, both buyers and sellers are ready to enter the market as the weather heats up. As the market […]
Buyer's WHAT TO PACK FOR THE FIRST NIGHT IN YOUR NEW HOME   You just finished unloading the final box from the moving truck, and now you’re officially moved in to your new home! You go to take a shower to wash off the day, only to realize you don’t have a shower curtain. After spending a full day moving into a new home, the last thing […]
Buyer's You’re Making Your Landlord Rich While you’re fussing over your bills, did you realize you’re making your landlord rich? Rentals are the most lucrative business to get into. It turns ordinary people into multi-millionaires. The next time you’re afraid of committing to a mortgage, keep in mind that you’ve already committed to paying off the mortgage of someone else – […]
Buyers and Sellers Don’t Replace Your Agent With The Internet     With the influx of new technology and web based solutions, it isn’t a surprise that everything is moving fast into the era of the internet. From sites like Uber to Grubhub, we generally can pull up our phones or laptops to order what we want with ease. And with every industry being revolutionized […]
Uncategorized Ready to paint your home?   Be sure to use the right finishes in each room and feature to make the best impact in your home. Using the wrong finishes can backfire for home owners if the wrong ones are used in the wrong spaces. Below, you’ll find the most common finishes and recommendations on where they are best applied […]