There’s no sugar coating it; Moving is hard. Add kids to the mix, and it gets even more interesting. You’ve got a thousand things to do in order to get the house ready, pack, watch the kids, complete paperwork, and somehow keep the norms of day to day life going. So much change! Children can […]
It’s funny to look back at this blog from a year ago: Housing Market Trends – What’s to come in 2020? Let’s be honest. We had no idea what 2020 had in store. No one did! But, oddly enough, look at how many 2020 real estate predictions came true. Home prices rose, mortgage rates dropped, […]
When you know, YOU KNOW! It doesn’t take much time at all to scroll through pictures of your dream home to know it’s the one. Maybe it’s the right size. It’s in the perfect neighborhood. It’s at an excellent price point. Whatever the reason, it doesn’t take long for people to “fall in love” with […]
Have you ever felt like people are speaking another language when talking about real estate? Whether you’ve experienced this firsthand, or just while watching HGTV, we want you to know what’s going on. Unfortunately, being caught uninformed during a real estate transaction can lead to people getting burned. We want you to not only understand […]
It’s no secret that as a whole, people are stressed out. Most Americans function under moderate to high levels of stress and confess they feel like that stress is increasing over time. Toss a global pandemic on top of that, and many of us feel like we’re teetering on the edge of insanity! It can […]
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 […]
For some, unpacking your things in a new house is like unwrapping presents on Christmas morning. For the rest of us, unpacking the mountain of boxes feels like a never-ending task. No matter how you feel about moving into a new home, we have a few unpacking tips to help you get settled easily and […]
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans spend 93% of their lives indoors. Whoa. Many people have the desire to get outside, but don’t find the time to do it. Feelings of being cooped up have only been heightened by the recent shutdowns and social distancing measures. As a result, many home buyers are […]
For some of you, this work from home thing isn’t going away anytime soon. The demand for a home office is skyrocketing. Most people figured they would be working from home temporarily, so they didn’t go out of their way to create a designated work space. We’re seeing that this has decreased productivity AND made […]
Staging a home isn’t just about the interior. There’s no doubt that an attractive front yard will boost your curb appeal and positively impact a potential buyer’s first impression. But, let’s be honest. Landscaping can be a monster of a chore! Many people find themselves going in circles asking, “Where do I begin?” After watering […]