If your home is on the market, your will definitely want to take advantage of the brilliant ambiance the holidays can offer not just the outside, but the inside of your home. It’s important to keep these festive touches tasteful and not gaudy – if in doubt, think of something that would be appropriate to […]
Let’s face it, the first time you do anything, you’re probably getting a lot of unsolicited advice, especially when you’re buying a home. You might be getting tips from everyone from your boss to your mailman to Great Aunt Martha. Some of these tips may be incredible, so don’t altogether ignore them, but do keep […]
Ahh, the holidays. Twinkling Christmas lights, evenings by the fire, snowflakes falling and turning the world into a winter wonderland. It’s happy and cozy and lots of fun – particularly if it’s your first winter in a new home – and then one day you open your electric bill. You get the shock of your […]
We’ve all heard the spring is a good time to sell homes, and while that is true, there is actually a demand for homes all the time…and there is a special group of buyers that are looking for a home around the holidays! There may be several reasons for this, but it’s important to remember […]
Talking about home loans can be very confusing. There are many kinds of loans to fit various types of buyers and situations. Conventional loans are always popular and a good way to go if you have great credit and a sizable down payment ready, and can get you instant equity in your new home (who […]
Some people are rabidly anti-HOA, and they may have a good reason: maybe they’ve struggled with one in the past that wouldn’t let them decorate for Christmas at all, or complained with the grass got just an 1/8 inch too high. But not all HOAs (Home Owner Associations) are the same. In fact, you may […]
Your goal is to sell your home as soon as possible and for your asking price or higher. An important component to achieving this goal lies in making your home as appealing as possible to the greatest number of people. Generally, staging your home involves removing all personal items and creating a space where […]
Fall is a great time to paint a house because you can throw the windows open and not positively melt from the effort. You can also hire someone, of course, but with little to no experience it’s possible to paint great looking rooms on your own. If your house is going on the market or […]
Long after a cigarette has come and gone, it has a mark that remains. Most people don’t smoke indoors anymore, but you’ll still encounter a few holdouts – those that smoke in their whole house or just one room of it. Once that house is vacated by the smoker, many are left wondering what they […]
Sometimes, particularly during a trying time in life, you need to take a breather and concentrate on you! In today’s world, that isn’t always easy, but time out for yourself is often a necessity to stay focused and on your game at all the roles you play in life – whatever they may be! A […]
