January 4, 2019
For many potential buyers, one of the biggest obstacles on the road to homeownership is saving for a down payment. But thanks to a new technology trend, some savvy buyers are turning to their friends, family, and social networks for help. While crowdfunding has long been a popular trend until recently it’s been mostly limited […]
November 20, 2018
If you’re thinking about putting your house on the market, obviously you want to do everything you can to increase the value before you sell. And if you want to add to that value without breaking the bank? Try a little paint. According to Zillow’s 2018 Paint Colors Analysis, which analyzed the effects different paint […]
November 7, 2018
Vinegar is basically the Swiss Army knife of fermented products. Not only does it have various medicinal and disinfectant properties, but it has a number of potent uses around the home. These range from drain cleaning, to wrinkle removal, to trashcan deodorizing, and even repelling cats from scratching up your furniture! Whether you’re a homeowner […]
September 22, 2018
A lot of people think the best time to buy a house is in the Spring market. And, it is… …in the sense that more houses are listed for sale in the Spring. But, there’s also a heck of a lot more buyers trying to buy those listings. The thing is, some of the houses […]
September 18, 2018
You might’ve heard the popular real estate phrase, “Upside down in your house.” That’s typically said when you owe more on your home than it’s worth. But apparently there’s another meaning. Herr Theo Paul built a special house in Trassenheide, Germany. This Upside Down House (or Die Welt Steht Kopf) has been built completely topsy […]
August 20, 2018
If you needed further confirmation that homeownership is becoming a more attractive option than renting to people across the country, just ask Harvard. According to the recent State of the Nation’s Housing report from the Joint Center on Housing Studies of Harvard University, the national homeownership rate increased for the first time in 13 years […]
June 19, 2018
You probably know a real estate agent or two. Are you constantly thinking about them? Are you constantly on the lookout for people you can refer to them, who are buying, selling, or renting real estate? Are you keeping your ears peeled to hear even the slightest hint of someone making a move? You’re […]
May 28, 2018
If you consider buying a new construction home, there’s a good chance you’ll question whether or not you even need to use a real estate agent. You might even wonder if there’s an advantage to not using a real estate agent…perhaps thinking you can get a lower price, or more upgrades are thrown in if […]
May 12, 2018
Ahhhh, to be a stay-at-home mom. Hanging around, playing with the kids all day. Taking naps. Watching TV. Eating snacks… perhaps some bonbons. And then they get to have Mother’s Day. A whole day to be pampered and waited on. Like they need a day off, right?! It’s not like they have a real job… […]
April 12, 2018
When a seller prepares to put their home on the market, they have one of two choices: working with a real estate professional to sell their home, or attempting to sell it on their own (aka “FSBO” – for sale by owner). The reason most sellers decide to go the FSBO route is to […]