Your home is likely the place where you’ve made countless memories with family and friends, so it makes sense that it’s of immense sentimental value to you – priceless even. But no matter how much you cherish the memory of those many happy moments, when it comes to your home’s worth to potential buyers, it’s the “market value” that […]
How to Write Your Dream Home Wish List
Foyer Appeal 101: Make That First Impression
You’ve heard of curb appeal. Curb appeal refers to the good impression buyers tend to get when they first see your house “from the curb”. The greater the curb appeal, the more enticing your house will seem. After Curb Appeal Comes Foyer Appeal But there’s another type of appeal you may not be aware of: Foyer […]
How to Deal With a Home Inspection Issue
Home Shopping & the Four-Legged Stool
What kind of stool is most likely to keep you from toppling over when you sit on it? Of course, two-legged stools won’t even stand on their own. Three-legged stools are okay, but still unstable. Four-legged stools are rock solid. What does that have to do with shopping for a new home? Well, if you […]
Should You Worry About Market Fluctuations?
Navigating the Real Estate Maze
What You Need to Know About Lots
When shopping for a new home, one of the most important considerations – yet one most people don’t pay enough attention to – is the lot type. Selecting the right lot type can significantly increase your enjoyment of the home. Picking the wrong one can have the opposite effect. There are three special types of lots […]
How to Be Pet Smart When Selling Your Home
Of course you love your pets; after all, those fur-babies are truly members of your family. But some people just don’t appreciate pets and all the sights, sounds, and smells that accompany them. To keep potential buyers focused on your house, and not your pets, follow these simple tips: Wash and put away pet toys and […]
Seller’s Market or Buyer’s Market?
The more varied the opinions of economic experts, the more we are required to do our own homework when making real estate decisions for the future. This is especially true when there are varying degrees of optimism and pessimism about the nation’s economy. Many homeowners use interest rates to measure the health and viability of […]