Receive the Latest Local Market Stats Curious about local real estate? So are we! Every month we review trends in our real estate market and consider the number of homes on the market in each price tier, the amount of time particular homes have been listed for sale, specific neighborhood trends, the median price and square footage of each home sold and so much more. We’d love to invite you to do the same! Get Local Market Reports Sent Directly to You You can sign up here to receive your own market report, delivered as often as you like! It contains current information on pending, active and ju ..read more

Is ‘Curb Appeal’ Really That Important When Selling Your Home? Yes- Here’s Why Do you remember the first time you shopped for or purchased a home? If so, think back to that moment. What did you first notice? Do you remember certain aspects of the home’s appearance, or perhaps some unique landscape feature? Was it the bright color of the freshly-painted door or the glossy sheen from the clean windows? The concept of ‘curb appeal’ — that is, how your home appears when viewing from the curb — is an important one, especially when selling your home. Below we’ll share why. Give a Strong First Impres ..read more

‘Pine’-ing for a New Look? 3 Ways You Can Use Wood Features to ‘Spruce’ Up Your Home Whether you are renovating an older home or putting the finishing touches on a new one, you would be amiss if you did not consider how to include furniture and other items made of wood. With a diverse range of colors and textures, wooden features are a must-have for any modern home design. Let’s take a look at three ways that you can use wood to add a little spice to your home decor. Try a Visually Striking Wood Wall If you are looking to add some ‘pop’ to a room, consider an offset or patterned wall made of w ..read more

Should You Get a Home Inspection Before Selling Your Home? Let’s Take a Look Is it time to upgrade or move on to a new home? If you are planning on listing your home for sale in the near future, you will have a few key considerations to make. Do we paint? Finish the basement into a suite? Renovate the bathroom, or leave it? However, before you start worrying about renovations it can be helpful to understand how your home has stood the test of time. Let’s have a quick look at a few reasons why you may want to consider investing in a professional home inspection before selling your home. Assessi ..read more

What are the True Costs of Selling a Home? Let’s Take a Look Are you thinking about selling your house? Before you decide to list your home up for sale, it is helpful to get a clear picture of how much it’s going to cost. Whether you are sprucing things up with a fresh coat of paint, replacing the roof membrane or just covering your taxes, there will be a few bills to pay. Let’s take a quick look at some of the true costs that you’ll incur when selling your home. Is your Home Ready to Sell? The first question you will need to answer is whether or not your home is ready to sell. Unless your hou ..read more

Win the Bidding War With Our 5 Minute Guide to Making an Offer the Seller Won’t Refuse Ask any experienced homeowner and you’ll learn that buying in a ‘hot’ real estate market can be challenging. A high supply of buyers competing for a low stock of available homes is a combination that can lead to bidding wars, price inflation and other headaches. The good news: with some careful preparation and the right mindset, a bidding war is one that you can win. Read on to learn how you can beat out other bidders by making an irresistible offer. Start With Strong Representation Answer this question hon ..read more

Stuck in a Bidding War? 3 Ways to Win Without Busting Through Your Mortgage Approval Amount Are you making an offer on a new home in a hot housing market? If so, one possibility is that you are going to end up bidding against other buyers who are looking to buy the same home. Unfortunately, in some cases bidding wars are inevitable, and they can be a significant source of stress. Let’s take a look at three ways that you can win a bidding war without having to spend more than you can afford. Price Is Important, But It’s Not Everything The first consideration to keep in mind is that price is im ..read more

You Ask, We Answer: Should I Build a New Home or Buy an Existing One? Are you looking to buy a new house in the near future? If so, one of the choices you will face is constructing your own brand-new home or buying an existing home. The idea of building a new house on the right piece of land might sound enticing, but what if you could have a larger, more luxurious existing home in the same neighborhood for a much lower cost? As you might imagine, there are pros and cons to each kind of home. In today’s blog post we will explore whether you should build a new home or buy an existing one. Build ..read more

Worried That Your Past Student Loan Debt Might Delay Buying a Home? Here’s What to Do Whether you are just about to graduate college or you have been out for a few years, there’s a good chance you’re carrying some amount of student loan debt. It seems that news headlines are regularly pointing out that the nation’s graduates are suffering from the stress of student debt. Moreover, that pressure can be even worse for those who are looking to buy a home and start putting some roots down in the local community. So – are you worried that past student loan debt will affect your chances of buying a ..read more

4 Home Staging Ideas That Are Heavy on the “Wow” Factor but Light on the Wallet Staging is one of the most important aspects of any home sale. The more attractive your home is to potential buyers, the faster you can finalize the sale and move on. With that in mind, let’s explore four home staging ideas that won’t cost a fortune but are sure to impress your buyers. #1: Clean The Place Until It Shines The first and most obvious option is not going to cost much more than your time. Your home needs to be absolutely, positively spotless. The floors should be so clean that you would have no issue wi ..read more