Is Selling Your Home Right Now A Mistake?

Ask any real estate agent how the market is, and you’re almost sure to get the same answer: “Great!” Even if the market is great, it still may not be a great time for you to sell. Many real estate agents will tell you that NOW is the right time to sell your home when in reality, they can’t know that without …

Love It or List It?

Despite what real estate reality shows might have led you to believe, the decision to sell your home isn’t simple — and it definitely isn’t a decision that you can reach in 30 minutes. This is true even if you never really loved your property in the first place, or it’s become a daily cause of stress. Maybe the commute …

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Home

We know that the home buying process is daunting, and it might seem like you have a million tasks on your plate. Everyone is giving you advice, but what should you really spend your time worrying about? We asked a recent first-time homebuyer what she wishes she knew before she bought her home. Here are the 5 pieces of advice …

Maintaining Your Home and Protecting Your Investment

Becoming a homeowner is a major responsibility. It’s up to you to take care of your home and protect what is likely your biggest investment. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Make your mortgage payments on time. You can make our mortgage payments weekly, every two weeks or once a month. Whichever schedule you choose, always make …

Buying a home can be a very overwhelming experience, but if you are prepared and have contracted the right advisors, it can be a smooth and enjoyable process. What to do when you’re a first-time home-buyer: 1. Get pre-approved. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is an important first step in the home-buying process. You don’t want to start house-hunting and …

10 Budget Friendly Ways to Add Curb Appeal

When you start thinking about selling your home, you begin looking at it differently and with a more critical eye. This is especially true when you are talking about your curb appeal. What once seemed fine no longer does—especially when it comes to the overall look of your home. Bare patches on your lawn, tired plants or broken fence boards …

5 Must Have Home Staging Accessories

You’ve chosen your real estate agent, set the asking price, and planned your launch date. Your home is looking wonderful, all that remains is some final touches. What accessories represent the best investment when you’re trying to give your house that little extra presentation polish? Here are 5 suggestions. 1. Cushions – a really easy way to instantly update a …