There are numerous steps that must be taken to properly stage a home, and some sellers can easily become overwhelmed by all of the tips and steps they have been told to follow. It may be acceptable to skip over some of the steps to save time or money when staging a home, but there … Continue reading Showing Your Home to Buyers? Don’t Make These 4 Mistakes – They Could Cost You Dearly! →

Fall is the time to get back into a comfortable routine, but it's also a great time to incorporate social events into weekend work parties, and gather friends to offer neighbors a helping hand -- or just moral support -- to spruce up their property. While building a new sense of community may be a side … Continue reading It’s Pumpkin Spice Season: Plan A Neighborhood Potluck →

Investing in your home by remodeling or renovating is an excellent way to increase its value. However, a significant renovation project can quickly turn into a disaster, especially for those who are inexperienced. Let's take a look at four of the more common home renovation mistakes that homeowners make and how you can avoid them. … Continue reading Its Hammer Time 4 Common Remodeling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them →

Recession and housing crisis are not the same. The only thing every homeowner in today's market must know is that. Experts sound recession affects everything facet of the economy, but it doesn't always guarantee a fall in property value.   A recession is defined as: by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER):    "A … Continue reading How Recession Affects Your Property’s Value →

In 2017, upwards of 75 percent of independent rental property owners in the U.S. reportedly worked another job on top of being a landlord. That means the overwhelming majority of landlords are attempting to juggle more than they can handle at times. However, there are organizational and strategic things that can maximize efficiency and profitability. … Continue reading How To Manage Investment Property While Working Full-Time →

Borrowers who cannot qualify for a conventional mortgage are often able to obtain an FHA loan. However, to secure this type of loan, you must still meet certain requirements. What Is an FHA Loan? FHA loans are mortgage loans that are backed by the Federal Housing Administration. It is designed to help borrowers who are … Continue reading How To Qualify For An FHA Loan →

As a home buyer looking in the market, you are probably familiar with what a typical sale looks like. You probably also have a basic understanding of what a foreclosure is and how it will work. However, something that is a little bit less understood would be the short sale. While they are not as … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Short Sales →

Downsizing at any stage of life can offer multiple benefits. Less square footage may come with a smaller price tag and usually means less space to clean. However, when downsizing a home, there’s usually the question of what to do with everything. That’s when creative storage ideas become essential.    Before Downsizing, Take Stock   … Continue reading Creative Storage Tips When Downsizing Your Home →

Do you intend to sell your existing residence? If this is the case, your primary concern could be: If I sell now, where will I go? There is something you should be aware of if this strikes a chord with you. This summer, it could be simpler for you to move up because more houses … Continue reading Increasing Number of House Sales: Here’s How It Affects You →

In the market for a new home in 2018? With the new year just a few short weeks away, that leaves you with precious little time to get your finances in order. Let's explore a few tips that will help you get a jump on improving your credit score before the end of the year. … Continue reading Considering a New Home Next Year Start Now and Get a Jump on Improving Your Credit Score →