Earlier this year we provided a short recap of the 2015 Cost Vs. Value Report shedding light to small home improvements that will boost the value of your home. It is important to find the most cost-effective remodeling projects that will bring the highest return on investment. Here are 5… read more →
What’s the most common mantra you’ve ever heard in the real estate market? “Buying a home is the best investment you’ll ever make.” But is that true? Well, we say yes. And here’s why: You can lock in your housing costs. You’re forced to save. Home ownership comes with valuable… read more →
The housing market doesn’t hibernate during the winter, contrary to popular belief. Some will argue that it does slow down, and though that depends on the regional markets, for the most part we can confidently say that the market is still rolling during the winter months. We commonly hear, “We’re… read more →
This is a common question real estate professionals get asked when helping someone sell their home; “should we replace the roof?” In essence, there isn’t a common “rule of thumb” to follow when replacing your roof. It can be a somewhat complicated decision and contacting professionals can certainly help rule… read more →
“Living in a neighborhood with great schools doesn’t only bring better teachers, better books and better scores– it can also help preserve home values and ensure faster resale rates.” (“American Dream Home: Midsized, Suburban and Modern”, Trulia.com Sept 2015) Trulia recently released a study presenting the American Dream Home and… read more →
Taking time before you aggressively invest in selling may save you time, money and headaches in the future. Planning a year or so in advance to sell your home might seem a little crazy, but it can help in so many ways. By planning and using your time wisely, you… read more →
Do not take curb appeal lightly. It may seem easy to underestimate curb appeal, but it is so utterly important when trying to sell your home! Some often focus primarily on the interior rather than the exterior of the home, but the exterior is the first thing someone sees when… read more →
The RE/MAX blog came up with 6 things to consider when working with the HOA. From our experience, we added the last three just for a few more things to remember. If you are purchasing a home within an HOA there are things you should investigate to make sure the… read more →
Packing up after selling your home is already somewhat of a daunting task. To make it easier, you may consider leaving some of the heavy, bulky items that are hard to pack up and even more difficult to move. Often times these items can be added to the listing as… read more →
The article below was taken directly from the Division of Real Estate eNewsletter from Monday, August 31, 2015. We wanted to share the information accurately regarding the mortgage rule as this is incredibly important to all involved in a home sale. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to… read more →