Home Renovation Mistakes That Can Cost You Are you planning on renovating your home? Did you know there are improvements that you make to your home that can lower its value? Do you know how often I have seen clients make mistakes renovating a house over my career? The answer is quite a few! Part […]
11 Mortgage Mistakes To Avoid When Buying a House
Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home A mortgage is one of the most significant financial responsibilities you’ll acquire. Despite this, there are still some major mortgage mistakes many people make every day. To buy a house, you should do your best to avoid these pitfalls. Your mortgage will be with you for probably […]
Value Added Home Improvements When You Sell
Which Home Improvements Add Value What are the home improvements to add value before selling? What home improvements will help sell a house? These are two questions I’ve gotten too many times to count over my thirty-seven years of selling houses. When renovating your home, it is essential to know which items add value and […]
7 Things to Consider Before You Overprice Your Home
The Dangers of Overpricing a Home The reason why you should not overprice a home is simple. It won’t sell! In addition to not selling when you overprice your property, the odds are stacked against you that it will sell for what it should if appropriately priced from day one! Selling a home can be […]
9 Tips to Sell a Home With Pets
Preparing Your Home For Sale With Pets Many sellers ask a real estate agent, “How do you sell a house with pets?” This is a question that gets asked a lot in real estate sales. In my thirty-seven years as a real estate agent, I’ve been asked this question numerous times. Selling a house with […]
Renting a U-Haul Truck: What You Need to Know
Renting a Moving Truck From U-Haul Are you going to need to rent a moving truck? Are you interested in renting a U-Haul truck? If you are moving from one home to another without using one of the best professional moving companies, a U-Haul rental should be near the top of your list. They are […]
Can A Homeowners Association Kick You Out?
How to Deal With Your Homeowners Association Many folks want to know if you can refuse to join a homeowners association or if a homeowners association can kick you out. These questions are often asked because of an unpleasant experience with an HOA. Knowing how to deal with a homeowners association is probably something most […]
Climate Controlled Storage Near Me: Finding a Unit
What to Know About Climate-Controlled Storage Are you buying or selling a home and have figured out you’ll need a temporary self-storage unit? If you need to store your items, you’ll find companies offering climate-controlled storage units. These will be more costly than standard units, and you might be more restricted in available sizes. But […]
What Does a Title Company Do in a Real Estate Transaction
The Role of a Real Estate Title Company As if real estate wasn’t confusing enough. When you think you have a handle on all the professionals and the organizations, along comes someone or something else to let you know there’s always more to learn. When you are a first-time home buyer, one of those items […]
Tips For Beating Cash Buyers on a Home
How To Compete With A Cash Real Estate Offer Do you want to know how to beat a cash offer on the house? Whenever real estate markets turn to favor sellers, the odds of being up against multiple offers for a home increase. The chance of a bidding war increases exponentially in a hot market. […]