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 […]
The secret’s out. Listings with high-quality photos are dominating the real estate market. Why? Our visual society is doing less reading and more scrolling. The Wall Street Journal tells us that home buyers spend 60% of their time looking at listing photos and only 20% reading the description. That means your listing photos need showcase […]
The 2010’s have come to a close. We say goodbye to the decade known for its Hipster fashion, Instagram, Taylor Swift, Netflix, and online dating. As far as home design goes, Chip and Joanna Gaines dominated with the all-white kitchen, granite countertops, shiplap everything, and gray wall color. Now as we welcome a new year, […]
Before you plop down that 200 pound couch just anywhere, you need to have a plan. Trust me, you don’t want to be moving that thing around more than you have to. There are various layouts and groupings to consider when arranging your living room space. Check out these tips and tricks to help make […]
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 […]
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 […]