No Picture
Good To Know

What a Home Inspection Should Cover

Home inspections will vary depending on the type of property you are purchasing. A large historic home, for example, will require a more specialized inspection than a small condominium. However, the following are the basic […]

No Picture
Good To Know

Your Property Wish List

What does your future home look like? Where is it located? As you hunt down your dream home, consult this list to evaluate properties and keep your priorities top of mind. Neighborhoods What neighborhoods do […]

No Picture
Good To Know

What’s a Home Warranty?

What’s a Home Warranty? A home warranty is a service contract, normally for one year, which helps protect home owners against the cost of unexpected covered repairs or replacement on their major systems and appliances […]

No Picture
Good To Know

How to Improve the Odds of an Offer

Price it right. Set a price at the lower end of your property’s realistic price range. Prepare for visitors. Get your house market ready at least two weeks before you begin showing it. Be flexible […]

No Picture
Buying

10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership

Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list. […]

No Picture
Good To Know

8 Reasons Why You Should Work with a REALTOR®

Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict […]

No Picture
Buying

Buying More Affordable Than Renting

In the majority of U.S. housing markets, buying is more affordable than renting.  While housing values have been on the decline in recent years, rents have been on the rise as the demand for rental properties […]

No Picture
Good To Know

Prepare Your Home for the Appraisal

Follow these tips to make the most of your home’s appraisal: Provide the appraiser with a list of recent improvements and extras that may add to the value. Make sure that your home is clean […]

No Picture
Good To Know

Tips for Moving with Pets

Pre-Move • Update tags • Get vet records • Take time packing During Move • Meds + first aid • Keep in crate • Regular rest stops Post-Move • Find a new vet clinic • […]

No Picture
Needs updating but usable

Should I Sell My Own House?

Selling a home For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is not an easy task, that’s why most FSBO’s end up hiring a REALTOR®. Nationally the success rate of FSBO’s is very low. Over 80% of all FSBO’s […]

1 2 3 4 5