You've bought your first home—congratulations! It’s a huge milestone you finally accomplished after what could be years of saving up for the down payment. However, once you’ve moved into your new home, that’s when it hits you. Your house now requires far more furniture than the tiny apartment you rented. And the furniture is expensive.  You've factored in other costs with owning a home, including maintenance costs and even property taxes but how about your furnishing needs? The last thing you’d want is to blow your entire budget and incur debts just to save your rooms from being lonely a ..read more

A roof is one of the least thought of components of a home, but it's undoubtedly one of the most important. That lovely front porch or lush garden may be the first features that catch your attention when you drive by a home or during house-hunting. However, you shouldn’t fail to notice the roof as well, considering that it makes up a third of the exterior view of your home (or even more) and is a huge part of your curb appeal. And we're here to tell you four reasons why having a healthy, well-maintained roof over a home is critical, and how to tell if it already screams maintenance and extra ..read more

Selling a home is a serious venture for any homeowner. The process could be both time-consuming and emotionally challenging, more so if you've never done it before. You’d get anxious just thinking about all the steps it takes to list and sell your home. Or be overwhelmed by the fact that you have to remove most of your personal belongings to make your home ready for showings. The process is unlike any other financial transaction in your lifetime, which is why it’s easier to make risky decisions that could sabotage your home sale. Remember that many of these blunders are easily avoidable with ..read more

After what could be months of browsing online, numerous home showings, and countless updates from your real estate agent about new listings, you're ecstatic to have finally found the home you want to buy. You put down an offer, and the seller has accepted. All the hard work is done, right? Not so fast! Before you make a significant financial commitment, it’s best to know exactly what you’re buying. And the last thing you’d want is to fall in love with a beautiful home that actually has major problems lurking beneath the surface. This, is when the home inspection should take place. Home inspect ..read more

Buying a home — especially when it's your first time — can be a scary but exciting experience. Some first-time home buyers might find the process's complexity engaging and want to tackle everything head-on. For others, the process can feel challenging, directing you to a real estate agency like ours. Either way, there are a few problems and mistakes committed by first-time home buyers that, with some knowledge, you could prevent from affecting your purchase.  Whether you're actively searching for Graduate Hospital homes for sale or seeking out one of the best realtors in your area, Hunte ..read more

Whatever the reason behind your move, whether you're buying your first home, you’ve got a new job in a different city, or you want to be closer to your loved ones and relatives, among others, relocating is no small venture. There are many factors to consider: finding the time and energy to pack up all your belongings and choosing a reliable moving service to safely transport your items. And while it is exciting, it can also be overwhelming, stressful, and expensive. Moving expenses can get out of control if you don’t plan them out properly.   Trying to save money during your move is not ..read more

Aside from a home's features and visual aspects, the odor is another critical consideration for many potential buyers. If you are a homeowner who frequently smokes cigarettes indoors or lives with a smoker, it is important to understand that tobacco odor lingers.  Before deciding to put your property on the market, it may take lots of work to remove the smoke smell from your home. Read on to learn more about its impact on your home's value, and a few guides to minimize or eliminate unpleasant smoke odors from your home.   According to a report by Realtor Magazine, studies indicate ..read more

If you're a homeowner, aside from lounging by a swimming pool or throwing a few backyard barbecues, the warmer months are also the perfect time to tackle some improvement projects around your house and yard. The beautiful weather conditions give you ample time to assess, repair, and make upgrades that can help increase the overall value of your home, especially if you plan to sell your house anytime soon. If you're still unsure about what projects to start with and are seeking inspiration, here are some of the most popular and cost-efficient projects to add to your list this summer.  1 ..read more

A photograph can be worth more than a thousand words. This is especially true in real estate. You might have the most desirable house in the neighborhood, but if you do not take and post the right pictures, your home will not appeal to as many buyers.  In the 2021 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 84 percent of home buyers find photos very useful. Furthermore, 41 percent of recent buyers said the first step they took in the home buying process was to look online at properties for sale. This is why it is important for your online listing to make a good i ..read more

If you're planning to put your house on the market anytime soon, the biggest task isn’t to address repairs or start renovations, as these require lengthy planning since they can be time-consuming and costly.  The main task you should prioritize as a potential home seller is decluttering. It’s actually free, and you can do it way ahead of time. It’s best to do it in advance even if you’re not much of a hoarder, as you must have accumulated too much stuff after living in your house for years.  Not only can paring down your belongings help you when it's time for your move, but it can a ..read more