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Things to Look for When Viewing a Property

Are you shopping for a house? That’s great! Buying a house is an exciting step in a person’s life. When searching for the right home, I’m sure you prioritize size, location, and amenities to narrow your search. But there is a completely different list to be aware of once you start ...

4 Tips to Prepare Your Home for an Appraisal

Selling your home? Having your home professionally appraised is a requirement. While a home appraisal is a straightforward process, there are some things you can do to help increase the value of your home. Check out these four tips to help you prepare your home for the appraisal process and get ...

Mistakes to Avoid Before Closing

Closing on a house is so exciting. It feels like all that hard work of searching for a home is finally coming to an end (because it is!) and that is a relief. If you’re selling a home, you get the satisfaction of packing up, moving on, and hopefully walking ...

8 Tips for Moving with Pets

Getting ready for a big move? Congratulations! Moving to a new home should be an exciting time in your life. Keep in mind, however, that moving is also a stressful time in our pets’ lives. If you and your furry friend are planning to move in the near future, I put together ...

What should I bring to an open house?

Attending an open house? Fantastic! Whenever I have clients who are planning open house visits or are ready to tour different listings, one of the first questions they ask is, “Is there anything I should bring?” Yes. There are a few tools to have handy when attending an open house or showing. Your ...

Stage Your Home to Sell Fast

Just because it’s a seller’s market doesn’t mean you shouldn’t prepare your home for sale. People will be viewing your home and imagining how their lives will fit - the fewer distractions, the better. We all know about decluttering and getting rid of personalized decorations. But if you are trying to ...

Balloon Mortgages are Becoming More Popular

People often ask about balloon mortgages since they are becoming more popular recently. First of all, what is a balloon mortgage? A balloon mortgage is a type of loan with a lump sum “balloon payment” that is charged at the end of the selected term. Generally, they have lower interest rates, ...

How to Add Light to Your Home

Regardless if you are selling your home or you just moved into a new house, lighting is vital in a home. These days, buyers are constantly looking for natural light in a house. There are many benefits to having natural light in the house - it helps with mental state, increases ...

How to Save for a House

It’s no secret that houses are expensive - no matter what the market looks like, a house costs a lot of money. Many people want to purchase a home, but don’t know how to save money efficiently. This is especially true for first-time home buyers. I’m here to tell you that ...

Should you Paint? The Great Debate. v

An ongoing question for many years - should I paint my house before selling? At this point, the better question is, “It’s 2022. Do I still have to paint my house before selling?” This may not be the answer you were hoping for, but each situation is different. So, we put ...

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