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Home buyers – what would make you fall in love with a home? Although most home buyers say that when they see it, they’ll know, what they may not see is that they can get to that point quicker by creating a love-list. Do you crush on mid-century modern…

You’ve painstakingly narrowed your home search down and fallen in love with that charming tudor. You and your real estate agent have made an offer. Now what? How long will it take until you can call that dream home your own? What happens next can feel excitingly quick or…

Love is blind it is said. This is never truer than in the home buying process. Falling in love with a home can sometimes blind you to its faults and flaws. Before you sign on the dotted line to commit to buying a home that you love, take the valuable step of calling a home…

One of the biggest hurdles to buying a home is the down payment. However, saving for your home’s down payment doesn’t have to be as difficult as you may think with a few budget tips. As with any goal, the first step is to define it – how much do you need to save?…

In 2020 everyone got a really good look at their home. A really long, hard look. Sheltering in place caused a surge in home renovations and remodels of all sorts – from kitchens to outdoor spaces. But with the added focus on cleanliness during the pandemic, all eyes…

You’re ready to sell your home – but is your home ready to be sold? Home staging prepares a house for sale by showcasing the best a home has to offer to interested home buyers. The goal is to sell quickly and get thehighest price possible. When you take the…

It is time to get ready for showings with the spring market fast approaching.  You will be ready with these easy tips.  Wait, what?  You have a surprise house showing in an hour (!), and the house—frankly, it could use work. You are limited on time,…

Of all the rooms that need organizing, your kitchen probably needs it most and lends itself to it the least. Fortunately, pulling that together is probably easier than you think. You know what they say...the kitchen is the heart of the home.  It is a very busy place!…

Your home is your most valuable asset. Picking a great real estate agent is paramount with such an important transaction. Need more convincing? Here are four reasons. Pressure off of You. A great agent has done the homework necessary which will make your home buying or…

Your house has served you well and has been a wonderful place to call home. Whether you are looking for a larger home, downsizing, or relocating, your home has much life to give the new buyers. When selling your home, your agent will guide you with expertise and…

Color is back—walls, floors, cabinetry and appliances all are sporting new colors, and now is the time to look at what’s hot for 2021. Walls. The truth is, color has been making new strides for some time now, but the popular colors for 2021—cranberry/soft red, natural…

With 2020 in the rear-view, let’s talk about your real estate goals in 2021. Buying for the first time. Maybe you’re a first-time home buyer looking to break into the market. The good news is mortgage rates have never been lower. Right now, 30-year mortgages for…