It’s after Labor Day, so many of us have (or need to) put away the lake toys for the winter. Life jackets are stored, the boat is winterized, and the old sunscreen bottles are tossed in the trash. Most people aren’t thinking about NEXT summer yet. They’re focused on pumpkin spice lattes and sweater weather. […]
The asking price isn’t the only financial factor to consider when buying a home. Many buyers make the mistake of thinking that the spending stops with the down payment. We want you to purchase your next home with confidence, knowing you’ve budgeted for the unexpected. Unveil some of these “hidden costs,” so you’re not caught […]
To buy or to build? That’s a big question. Finding your “dream home” can be quite the challenge, especially if you have a specific location, limited budget and unique wish list in mind. Consider the following advantages and disadvantages of buying or building your next home before you determine which is the best option for […]
The floor plan of a home influences every aspect of the home from construction to design to everyday living. It’s important to weigh the benefits of open and closed floor plans when thinking about design. Open floor plans are hogging the spotlight right now receiving all of the attention from the real estate and interior […]
Back in February, the forecast looked pretty dim not only for the real estate business, but for the U.S. economy as a whole. The coronavirus pandemic has caused the unemployment rate to skyrocket, businesses to close their doors, and retail sales to suffer record drops. The Federal Government has pumped money into the economy and […]
The spring housing market got an early start in 2020. Historically, April has kicked off the busiest buying season of the year. From 2015 through 2018, April was the peak month for average views per listing on Realtor.com. In 2019, however, January was recorded as the busiest month in 20 of the largest 100 metropolitan […]
Everyone loves food. It sustains, nourishes, and satisfies us multiple times a day. How much of our day do we spend planning meals, shopping for groceries, or preparing food? Most likely you’re part of the 99% of America that eats food but doesn’t produce it. If that’s the case, you may not have a modern […]
Cramped, crowded, and cluttered. Often our visions for small spaces don’t turn out the way we hoped. If you have a space in your home that’s just smaller than you want it to be, we can help. Here are some design tips that will help you make that small space look and feel larger than […]
A vacant rental property is a landlord’s worst nightmare. The longer it takes for you to find an interested, reliable tenant, the more money you’re going to lose. So how can you avoid this problem when it feels like your tenants have all of the control? Be proactive. Take steps to make sure a property […]
Whether you’re buying, selling, or staying put, here are the housing market trends you can expect in 2020. Home prices are STILL on the rise. Last year median home prices set an all-time high reaching $316,000. Home prices have been rising over the past few years. In 2018, home prices grew at a rate of […]