Selling Your Home in the Off Season
Spring and summer are traditionally seen as the best times to sell your house. Research has actually shown that homes sold during the first half of May tend to sell faster and sell for a higher …
Tips to Beat the Heat While You DIY
Tips to Beat the Heat While You DIY When you’re a DIYer, it’s not unusual to have a variety of projects to work on over the summer. Some projects require warm temperatures and long days to get …
The Post-Inspection Negotiation Two-Step: What You Can Expect
Inspections are an important part of the home-selling process. The home inspector will locate any potential problems with the property, making sure that all involved know what\'s wrong and what needs …
Care and Feeding of Brick Siding
Having brick siding installed on your house gives it a classic look. Unfortunately, a lot of people view brick as an install-it-and-forget-it option and allow that look to deteriorate over time.
Are There Benefits to Prepaying your Mortgage?
Should you prepay your mortgage? Should you focus on other things first? Before rushing into prepayment, make sure you have all of the information first. We\'ll start by looking at exactly what …
WHAT TO REPAIR BEFORE YOU LIST?
WHAT TO REPAIR BEFORE YOU LIST? When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and …
Foundation Cracks Don’t Have to Spell Disaster
Cracks in the foundation of your house can be signs of a problem. This doesn’t mean that you should automatically worry if you see a few small cracks, however. Believe it or not, there are a few …
HOW TO GET BACK IN A ROUTINE
HOW TO GET BACK IN A ROUTINE There’s No Such Thing as Time Management I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love the summertime. There’s always a barbecue, pool party, or outdoor activity like a …
Popcorn Ceilings: What They Are, How to Get Rid of Them & Are They a Health Hazard?
Popcorn is great for lots of stuff. You can enjoy a big bucket with family and friends while at the movies, string it on a thread to give Christmas that old-fashioned touch and even turn it into …
Considering Selling Your Home on Your Own? Are You Truly Prepared for FSBO?
What is a FSBO? In real estate agent speak, \"Fiz-Bows\" are homes that are being sold and marketed by their owners; it\'s short for For Sale By Owner.
REFINANCING MYTHS
“Refinancing” is a scary word for many people, but that shouldn’t be the case for you. For many homeowners, refinancing can not only lower your monthly payments and help with your monthly budget, but …
CREATE AN EVACUATION PLAN FOR YOUR PETS
An evacuation plan is a necessity for every home, especially if you live in an area where fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and other disasters are a possibility. Many homeowners create …