2020 is going to be a year of colors inspired by nature. Trend experts say that our busy world is driving people toward paint colors that are soft, calming, and versatile. People want their home to be soothing and serene to escape the fast pace of modern life and technology. Therefore, the homes of 2020 […]
Rewind My how the real estate world has changed. Back in the 1950’s, the real estate market boomed as soldiers returned home from World War II and wanted to settle down with their families. Back then, business was done so differently. Typically, a group of realtors would meet in the morning to share any new […]
Designing a home can be tricky. Whether building a new home, undergoing a remodel project, or just redecorating, you expect your home to feel fresh and updated by the time of completion. The question is, how long before you’ll have to change your design all over again? Trends are always changing. It seems like the […]
There are exactly 90 days until Christmas and 63 days until Thanksgiving. Isn’t that a wake up call?? Although it may surprise you, people have lots of reasons to shop for homes in the fall: job changes, family situations, growing families… No matter why people want to move, all home buyers have one thing in […]
Not all renovation projects go as smoothly as seen on tv. There are a variety of reasons that home renovation projects go over budget. Delays like waiting on materials, permits, or decisions to be made can lead to extra costs. Most contractors charge by the hour. Knocking down walls and changing the layout of a […]
According to a National Association of REALTORS® Research Group, 87% of buyers worked with an agent to find their home in 2018. That’s out of 5.34 million existing homes sold (not including new construction). It’s clear that utilizing a buyer’s agent is very common, yet many people know exactly what a buyer’s agent does? Keep reading […]
One of the primary reasons people are on the fence about hiring a realtor is the fact that they don’t actually know what real estate agents do. They know listing agents show and sell houses, but this is just the beginning! When it comes to selling a property, there is a laundry list of things […]
For many, the mention of fall brings images of bright colored leaves, football games, and pumpkins to mind. Going back to school brings a roar of busyness compared to the hum of summer. But have you considered the autumn season a time to buy a home? Most people say, “No way!” and choose to wait […]
Buying a home is so exciting, but for some the thrill can wear off when it comes to applying for a mortgage. For many, qualifying for a loan seems like such a daunting process. Where do I start? What do I need? Who do I go to? We’re here to help! We have answers to […]
The real estate market has been completely revolutionized by today’s modern technology. Updated listings and professional real estate agents are only a click away. The trick is, knowing where to click. There are dozens of real estate websites out there, so how do you know where to look? Let us help narrow it down for […]