Since time only seems to be getting faster, spring will be here far sooner than we realize. In addition to the new life that gets breathed into the outside world, so begins the seasonal tradition and two words that may scare you, spring cleaning. But don’t be too afraid, we’re here with some tips to

Managing showings, tough negotiations, buyers with crazy demands, and surprises in appraisals is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to selling your home. While working with a trusted real estate agent is key to getting the most eyes on your listing, it is the contract to closing process that

Making the decision to sell your home is exciting! New adventures, new memories and new beginnings await! The good news for sellers is that demand for new inventory is incredibly high right now, resulting in less days on the market and offers that typically exceed the listing price. However, the pro

When marketing a home, sellers want it to be as quick and easy as possible. However, it takes more than luck to make this happen. It requires some work to get your home sold in an efficient manner. To get your home ready for sale, below are a few things to keep in mind. Disassociate from House Leavi

Do you have an extra room in your home and aren’t sure what to do with it? Check out these fun and innovative ways to turn that spare room onto a useful space for you and your family. Guest Room: Using a spare room as a guest bedroom is one of the most common ways to utilize an extra room in your ho

If the past year taught us anything it was the importance of home. After so much time spent indoors it’s understandable that everyone is taking a long look around their space and are ready for a change, and they’re not alone. As we settle further into 2021, we take our new perspective and appreciati

As we begin a new year, and we push ourselves to be better students, parents, friends, and overall more improved versions of ourselves – it’s a great time to think about how we can improve ourselves as homeowners. Like many things in our lives, as we get busy we find ourselves neglecting, or simply

If you’ve been paying attention to home inventory levels you may have noticed that low inventory has increasingly become the new normal. While beneficial for many sellers, this new dynamic has presented challenges for potential buyers. So what can you do to prepare yourself for buying a home in a lo

There is no denying it—the best time to buy and sell is when the market is booming in the spring and summer. However, selling during the winter season is becoming more common and is not impossible to do. Follow the tips below to ensure your home is inviting and enticing to buyers during the colder m

Whether you prefer it in the style of Bing Crosby, Michael Bublé, or Whitney Houston, the tune “I’ll be home for Christmas” is one of the most beloved Christmas songs around. Originally released by Bing Crosby in 1943, “I’ll be Home for Christmas” was written from the perspective of a World War II s

We all know that 2020 has been a tough one, with COVID-19 not only threatening one’s health, but for many, their business, livelihood, and sense of security. As we approach the end of the year, it has become clear that many of the pandemic’s uncertainties will carry over to 2021, as well. In May, 41

Thanksgiving is upon us! And, if you aren’t quite ready to host your family and friends for a Thanksgiving feast, we are here to help! To help prevent a Turkey Day disaster, follow these tips to prepare your kitchen ahead of time. Make Room for Leftovers It is finally time to go through the refriger

According to recent survey conducted by LightStream, despite the ongoing pandemic, 73% of homeowners are planning to renovate this year. This seems to stem from the fact that isolation has made American’s take a much-needed closer look at their home. Fall is actually the perfect time to tackle some

About this time of year goblins, ghouls, and ghosts are all the rage, but what if you’re experiencing some seriously scary stuff in the months outside of October? We’ve all had it happen. The chill that runs down your spine, the light flickering in the hallway. Some can simply shrug off that eerie f

Halloween is just a few days away, and beyond the frightening ghouls and goblins is something truly to be feared – vandalism. As the 2015 study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found vandalism peaks on Halloween with vehicles being 2X more likely to be vandalized. Additionally, insura

This year has brought a lot of unexpected changes. The cost of lumber has sharply increased which has an effect on the new housing market and its costs. Read the article here: https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2020/10/14/record-high-lumber-costs-drive-up-new-home-prices

If you’re looking for a fun way to get in shape, take your workout outdoors. In fact, exercising outdoors provides benefits the traditional gym workout does not — and just 30 to 40 minutes of exercise a few times a week will improve your heart health. To make it easy for you to exercise outdoors, Fi

Are you just now thinking of selling your home but are afraid you may have missed your window of opportunity to list this year? Think again! Yes, spring and summer might be the busiest time of the year for the housing market, but there are actually perks to waiting to list your home until the fall.

Moving is something that all of us find ourselves doing at one point or another, and most people dread it. Moving is not seen as fun, it is seen as a chore. While there may not be a way to make this task an enjoyable one, with a little planning you can make it an efficient and hopefully timely one.

Last year 31 million people chose to move, and 9.5% of which moved across state1. If you’re like one of these 3 million movers and plan to move across state, than it’s not hard to imagine the stress that an interstate move would pose! From the search to packing, to moving – there’s many things that