Improve your chances of selling your home.
There are some simple ways to improve the chances of selling your house. If you have a house on the market, or are considering it, read on for seven tips that will make it easier to sell your house and make a smooth transition from one owner to the next. When you’re getting ready to […]
Mortgage Rates come down slightly, are borrowers ready to take advantage of this?
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged slightly lower this week. In the housing market, meanwhile, there’s little momentum up or down. Lower rates are a boon to borrowers, but no help if there’s still not enough inventory to satisfy years of pent-up demand. If you are thinking of putting your home on the market, this may […]
Designing Your Summer Garden! Make your home gorgeous!
It’s hot outside, and in the midst of planning your Fourth of July barbecue and prepping the pool for months of heavy use, remember that your plants are also waiting for a cool summer drink. Water, prune, feed and plant; before you know it fall will be here Most people are aware of the honeybee […]
The real estate market is really heating up, along with our weather!
Homebuyers cause a jump in new mortgage applications as more home finally hit the market. Home prices of existing homes have hit all time highs! And the most new homes in a decade were completed in May, but is it enough? After falling for two straight weeks, mortgage application volume rose 2.5 percent last week, […]
Getting ready for a successful open house
Holding an open house can be a great way to get your home for sale noticed — that is, if your home is in good condition. If not, well… Few buyers want to buy a house sight unseen. Holding an open house is a great way to get many potential buyers through the door and […]
Home Prices Continue to Rise, are you and your partner ready to buy a home?
Home Prices Continue to Rise, and More Is Predicted for 2018. Home sellers had it good at the end of last year, racking up profits they hadn’t seen in more than a decade, a new report finds. You are your partner may be thinking of taking advantage of buying a home before prices climb much […]
Home Improvements that really pay off!
Not all home improvements are created equal. These will reward you the most when it comes time to sell. Because while any home improvement that brings you joy is priceless, not all add as much home equity as you might expect. When it comes to home improvement, some dollars stretch more than others. And if […]
Get Your Yard and Patio Ready for Summer!
Whether it’s a microscopic-sized patio or a sprawling lawn the dimensions of a football field, your yard is packed with potential (think bonus room with one heck of a cross-breeze)! Our patio ideas and inspiring shortcuts will help you create the perfect summer BBQ zone or the best curb appeal on the block. No need […]
New Home Owners Survival Guide
It’s finally yours. Your very own home. You can paint the walls whatever you like. Heck, even knock out a wall! There’s no landlord to fight you. But if you’re serious about developing good homeowner habits (so your home makes you richer, not poorer), you’ll use this worksheet the minute you close on your home […]
Making Your New Home, Yours.
Finding a new home is a stressful task that can take weeks, sometimes months.. But when you move in it’s hard for it to feel like ‘yours’ straight away, it can take a while for that feeling of home to really settle in. There’s no doubt that creating a home takes time. Insta-home isn’t really […]
