Blog

Whether you’re moving into a new house or looking to revamp your current place, making a house a home is an exciting process. Sure, there are some necessities that every house needs. Basic things like a bed and a sofa, but there are also some items that aren’t always so obvious.  See the short list below for a few ideas:

The technology business is booming. Tech now lives in our homes as well as our pockets, making life that much easier and faster. There are automation technologies for just about every room and everything in your home. Here are a few budget-friendly products to help your home smarter!

Taxes are a part of life.  However, if you prepare properly you can avoid the pitfalls that create the most anxiety and/or hurt your bank account.  When it comes to real estate taxes, there can be mistakes that run your expenses up or draw the IRS to your doorstep. Here are the common real estate tax mistakes – and how to avoid them!

For some home buyers, selecting a diamond in the rough is not only a welcome challenge but marks the beginning of an up-and-coming neighborhood. Getting into a neighborhood before it becomes the next big thing is the key to stretching your dollar and making a great investment!

Buying a home can be a stressful process. I get it, you want to find your dream home at the best price, right?  Add a time constraint and your blood-pressure just increased substantially. Fear not! One of the best ways to make your home buying process go as smoothly as possible is to communicate effectively with your real estate agent.

An open house can feel a little nerve-wracking. Opening your family home and putting it all on display is not typically a seller’s favorite part of selling their home. If possible, replace your nerves with excitement, because an open house can be a great selling opportunity! To help prepare for an amazing open house, we’ve put together a few tips.

You obviously don’t want to pay any more for your house than necessary. Something as small as a quarter percent decrease can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. If you want to make homeownership as affordable as possible, use these tips to get the best mortgage rate.  However, please resist the temptation to bargain shop… all lenders are not created equally and make sure you are working with an experienced lender who will be able to perform.

The most obvious draw of selling your house is to make money. In fact, it might be the most money you’ve ever made in a single moment. But that doesn’t mean home selling is a profit-only venture. There are a few costs for which you need to budget if you plan on selling your home. Here’s a quick overview.

It’s not uncommon to get anxious when thinking seriously about buying a home. After all, it may be the most expensive purchase of your lifetime! Fortunately, arming yourself with information about your future home and neighborhood can help you avoid the temptation to second-guess yourself. I strongly suggest you get educated.  For instance, hire an experienced Realtor who is knowledgeable about the current market conditions, explore the neighborhoods under consideration, and understand details about the specific home you want to buy before you finalize a sale.  

Are you preparing to list your home this summer? If so, have you considered everything you can to get top dollar?  From cleaning your home top to bottom to professionally staging your home to look its best. Preparing your home for sale might also mean investing in some changes. If you plan to update your home before you list it, consider these extras that add value to your home.