You’re holding an open house, but how do you make sure the right people show up? You already have the house clean and well-maintained, and you’ve cleared what clutter you can and are possibly using staging where appropriate. Here’s a couple additional helpful tips: Use Flyers An informational flyer using attractive, high quality photos of [...]

If you’re buying a home, especially a first home, it’s critical to ensure you get an inspection of the home before purchase.  While touring the home, even with a Realtor, may give you peace of mind about the transaction, a qualified home inspector can perform a thorough job and identify possible hazards that you may [...]

When trying to get the most “bang for your buck” with housing improvement, it’s important to remember the phrase: “paint is cheap.”  It’s a proven fact that your dollars will work harder for you with paint improvements than the majority of  anything else you can do with your hard earned bucks.  While some attempt to [...]

As we exit tax season, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of the substantial advantages of hom e ownership versus renting, for buyers. These advantages include the following: 1. Mortgage Interest Payments: Mortgage interest is typically deductible for a primary residence, as well as a second home meeting given requirements; make sure your lender [...]