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Sprucing Up for Autumn Sales

Fall is a beautiful time of year! If you have your home on the market, make the most of the season to boost its curb appeal. If you have a gorgeous red maple or golden yellow aspen in your front yard, you already have a great head start. Make a list of the most important […]

Selling Your Home in Uncertain Times

The arrival of the coronavirus, COVID-19, has changed virtually every aspect of life, including the momentum of real estate sales. Some home sellers are waiting, hoping that the situation improves as we find a new normal. Others have decided to put their homes on the market because of urgent reasons, such as a job transfer, […]

Team with an Agent When House Hunting Online

Everything happens online now, whether it’s business conferencing, entertainment, social networking, finances, or shopping. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, about 95 percent of home buyers look for their next property online. There are numerous sites that take you to a multiple listing service (MLS), where you will find data, descriptions, and very often […]

Become Familiar with HOA Requirements

Homeowners associations, or HOAs, are governing bodies that set and enforce the rules of a neighborhood or condominium development. They maintain common areas and oversee the amenities, covenants and restrictions of the neighborhood. There are many ways a HOA can be beneficial to you, but there are also aspects that you might find restrictive. If […]

Let’s Talk About Listing Your Home

Selling a home can be tricky. Depending on the house and the seller what is ultimately best for the scenario can vary. No two sales are the same, so what worked for one person likely won’t be exactly what works for another. When you hire a REALTOR® to represent you, we are your teammate. We […]

Honesty: The #1 Key to a Reliable Real Estate Agent

Jan. 17, 2020 Recently I put up a couple social media posts asking what my connections felt would be the most important thing they want and expect from their real estate agent. Initially I thought many people’s first response would be “someone who listens.” Well, I was wrong. The most popular answer was “Honesty.” An […]

Improvements That Can Lower Your Home’s Value

Many homeowners believe the money they spend on home improvements will always make their property worth more. There are plenty of projects that will do exactly that, enhancing your enjoyment of your home and making it more valuable. However, there are renovations and remodels that can work against you when you’re ready to sell and […]

Weathering a Winter Home Sale

Putting your house on the market during the cold months may not be your first choice, and the prospect may give you a case of the winter blues. Perk up! Nearly a million homes were sold in December 2018 through February 2019. There are many good strategies for speeding winter homes sales, starting with this […]

Is Cash Always King?

The old adage “cash is king” can certainly hold true when it comes to home buying. However, your investment might be safer and more productive if you take out a mortgage instead. You need to decide which way will give you the biggest bang for your buck. Paying Cash for Your Home Paying with cash […]