To say that moving with children is a challenge is probably the understatement of the year. Moving without children is hard enough, but when you add little ones to the mix, you have to make sure that they’re entertained and out of the way. You might also have to handle their feelings about moving, which… Continue reading 5 Ways to Make Moving with Children Easier
Buying a home is a great investment with a lot of benefits, but it also comes with a lot of responsibilities. Here are some ways to prepare for what it really means to own your own property. Teach yourself how to fix the little things. When you rent and something breaks, you can call maintenance… Continue reading 5 Helpful Tips for New Home Owners
Keeping Current Matters posted a great article highlighting a few important reasons to list a home before spring. Traditionally, spring and summer were considered to be the best times of the year to sell a home, but research and personal experience suggest otherwise. In January alone, I listed three homes and had them go into… Continue reading Sell BEFORE Spring for the Best Results
Evonne Davies—a Mortgage Loan Originator with Hallmark Home Mortgage—has been in the finance industry since 1990. In that time, she’s become an expert on home mortgages and how the lending process affects the real estate process. Evonne is one of my trusted lenders, and I asked her to share some insight and helpful information about… Continue reading Interview with a Lender: Evonne Davies of Hallmark Home Mortgage
With a little hard work, it’s possible to update your home without hiring a pro or breaking the bank. Whether you’re planning on selling immediately or just want to improve the overall look, these 7 do-it-yourself projects can add resale value to your home and give it an entirely new look. 1. Replace outdated fixtures… Continue reading 7 DIY Projects that Can Greatly Improve the Look of Your Home
Q: I’ve heard that the market is good right now and that this time of year is actually an ideal time to sell a home. If I’m considering putting my house on the market, is it better to wait and fix all potential problems or to list immediately and hope that someone is willing to… Continue reading Q & A: Wait and fix or list and hope?
You just got the news that you’ll be moving to a new city for your job. Now what? Finding a top-notch real estate agent who can guide you through the process will make the experience a little less daunting. If you’re moving through work, you’ll have a relocation company that will help you find a… Continue reading How to Choose a Home If You’re Relocating for Work
Real estate reality TV shows like HGTV’s House Hunters have given the general public a skewed view of the real estate process and the amount of work it truly takes to purchase a home. The show’s producers manage to condense a process that typically takes months into a 22-minute episode with (usually) no real problems… Continue reading 3 Lessons Sellers Can Learn from Real Estate Reality TV Shows
Yahoo! Homes recently published an article highlighting the reasons why winter is a great time to buy a home. If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, there are a few things to consider before making the jump and becoming a serious prospective buyer. 1. Can you afford to buy? While there are some great… Continue reading Are You Ready to Buy a Home?
Choosing the right real estate agent is a daunting task. Whoever you choose is going to be responsible for one of the biggest investments of your life, so you need to make sure that you choose someone who will keep your best interests in mind while trying to help you find or sell a home.… Continue reading How to Choose a Real Estate Agent
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