It’s Time To Winterize Your Home – Don’t Delay! Winter maintenance can prevent severe damage to your home and can make your home more energy-efficient, saving you money over the long term. Take the time to make sure the interior and exterior of your home is ready for any harsh weather ahead – snow or […]

Holiday Safety Tips for You and Your Home It’s that time of year when the “hustle and bustle” of the holidays begins in full force. You may feel like your to-do lists for decorating, shopping, and baking will never end! Whether you own your home or currently rent, now is the time to make sure […]

What You Need to Know About Escrow Accounts Whether you’re a longtime homeowner or a newbie, don’t forget to monitor your escrow account if you set up one when you took out your mortgage. You want to avoid any pitfalls since it’s still your money (and your home!). Here’s a rundown of why you should […]

What Will Home Prices Be Like in 2022? If you or anyone you know has been thinking of buying or selling a home, you are probably wondering what home prices will look like next year. If prices are going to increase, buying now and waiting to sell makes sense. If prices are going to decrease, […]

6 Little-Known Strategies That Help Get Your Home Sold For The Most Money Possible Selling your home can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. You need smart, straightforward strategies that will help you maximize your profits, maintain control, and reduce the stress that comes along with this process. Although the exact strategy depends on a […]

Buy AND Renovate with One Loan How to Get the Best Mortgage Series – Week 7 Follow this series to learn how to get the best mortgage for your specific financial situation and goals. You’ll see what steps you need to take throughout this process to make it productive and successful. This week you’ll learn […]

Plan Your Home’s Fall Maintenance Making time for home maintenance tasks can be hard, especially when everyone is so busy. And spending an afternoon watching college football or going apple picking is a lot more fun than doing maintenance! But, as a homeowner, the consistent upkeep of your home helps to preserve your its value […]

How to Get Your Home In Show-Shape Quickly, Cheaply and Easily With a little elbow grease in just the right places, you’ll get your home looking its best when you list it.  Here is a quick and easy guide to get your home ready for buyers so that it shines both inside and out. Curb […]

What’s The Deal With Off-Market Properties? There seems to be some confusion about whether off-market properties are a good idea or a bad idea, so I wanted to clear this up for you. An off-market property is a home that is not listed on the MLS.  Both buyers and sellers often think that an off-market […]

Two Thumbs Up for Staging Your Home Staging is more popular than ever when it comes to selling a home. But, you might wonder if it’s really worth the inconvenience and upfront costs for you, especially in a seller’s market. Even with a well-maintained (and well-decorated!) home, staging can increase the price you end up […]