Staging is all about dressing up your home so that it looks its best to buyers. This can involve anything from rearranging furniture and doing some home improvements, to painting and redecorating, to even replacing existing furnishings and other items. The goal is to make key rooms look worthy of a magazine cover! But is… Continue reading Is Home Staging Worth the Effort?
When you’re shopping for a home, you may become interested in a property for sale that someone else is also considering. In fact, there may be several other buyers entertaining the idea of making an offer. In such a competitive situation, what should you do if you really love that home? Obviously, you’ll need to… Continue reading Buying the Home Everybody Wants
When you think about selling your property, do you dwell on the possible work and stress involved? You're not alone. Many homeowners share the same concerns. But it doesn't have to be that way. In fact, there are plenty of ways to add some fun, anticipation, and even a sense of adventure to the selling… Continue reading 5 Ways to Add Fun to the Selling Process
If you’re thinking about selling in the spring, don’t wait until the new year to start planning. In fact, you’ll save yourself a lot of work and get ahead of the game if you start planning now. What’s that old saying? The early bird gets the worm! In this case, by starting the process this… Continue reading Start the Home Selling Process this Month
The perfect home for a family! This recently remodeled single-story home has a 2-car garage plus a driveway for more cars, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an office, which can be used as an additional bedroom. The 1,610 sqft home feels much larger due to the expansive open floor plan. The living room and master… Continue reading Remodeled Beach House in HB
How do you find the home of your dreams within a price range you can afford? Most buyers start by making a “wish list”. But, it’s easy to get frustrated when you have a long wish list and expect you’ll be able to find a home with every one of those features. You might, for… Continue reading How to Find a Home That Has Your “Big 3”
When you’re selling your home, you want it to look its best. You want buyers who view it to say, “Wow, I love this place!” However, what if you have a stubborn stain in the carpet, or a cracked floor tile? An unsightly issue like that can be distracting in your otherwise beautiful property. You… Continue reading Dealing with Unsightly Flooring Issues when Selling
If you want to reduce your home energy costs, the easiest way is to turn the thermostat up or down. In fact, you probably won't notice a difference of 2 degrees either way — and the savings can be substantial. However, if you want to lower your bill even further each month, here are some… Continue reading Home Energy Saving Tips that Won’t Leave You Shivering or Sweating
There are many reasons why you might suddenly need to sell your home. It could be an unexpected work relocation, a change in family circumstances, or simply a desire to move. Whatever the reason, selling quickly requires some fast action on your part. But that doesn't mean you need to get into panic mode. You… Continue reading Need to Sell Quickly? Here’s What to Do
As you may know, curb appeal refers to how your property looks from the street, where potential buyers first see it. Your home’s curb appeal can have a big impact on the sale of your property. In fact, it's not uncommon for a buyer to drive by a listing, rather than stop, because they don't… Continue reading Cleaning Tips for Instantly Improving Curb Appeal
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