Here’s how 2-1 buydowns can make purchasing a home more affordable. In this housing market, there’s one thing on everyone’s minds: affordability. Ever since interest rates increased, purchasing a home has become much more expensive for most buyers. To make things even worse, we haven’t seen a massive price correction like some experts predicted. In […]

It may not feel like it right now but before we know it, spring will be here. You remember spring, right? That time of year when the weather begins to warm and we’re blessed with lots of sunlight – the better to see the toll a harsh winter takes on a house. Like Punxsutawney Phil […]

Are you looking to purchase a home for the first time? If you’re like most first-time homebuyers, you’ll probably need a mortgage if you want to get into a property. However, this process can be confusing, especially if you’ve never had to apply for a mortgage before. As a mortgage expert, I help tons of […]

Hey, we’re pretty tuckered out when the summer and fall vegetable gardening season wraps up. Yet, if we want to have the same success next season, we still have work to do. Just a few gardening chores now can make all the difference when planting time rolls around next year. Out with the Old It’s […]

It’s a well-known fact that attractive, functional bathrooms help sell homes. If yours can use some updates but you don’t have room in the budget to hire a professional, we have some tips for you. Not only are these fixes inexpensive but you can complete them over the course of a weekend! Start with the […]

If you hope to begin your family in your new home, or even in your current home, you’ll no doubt cast an eye toward which room will serve as a nursery. I thought it might be fun to take a look at how other couples are designing and decorating theirs. No More Pastels “Gone are […]

One of the top home inspection concerns, according to buyers, is evidence of water damage. Yet, more than 60 percent of homes with a basement have leaks. Evidence of a Leak The most common evidence of a moisture problem in your basement is the appearance or odor of mold. Sometimes mold is hidden and the […]

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a dollar for every real estate listing that touts “granite countertops” as the end-all, be-all of kitchen work surfaces? The truth is, the popularity of granite kitchen countertops is ebbing, shifting toward materials that are sturdy yet stylish. While we hesitate to pile on yet another decision for you […]

Redecorate the Kitchen on a Shoestring Even if you aren’t planning on selling your home in the near future, updating your kitchen can make the whole house feel like new. Now, we aren’t recommending a complete remodel (unless of course you have the budget for that), but freshening it up will not only make the […]

If you’re proud of your house, why not brag about it to potential buyers? Sure, nobody wants the seller hanging around during open houses and showings, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be heard. We think a brag book is the ideal way to let buyers know just exactly what is so great about your […]