Author Archives: Kyle Barber
The real estate market might be scary but there are still opportunities.
CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO RUNDOWN OF THE OCTOBER 2018 MARKET The market place might be scary because of all the unknowns, but there are also lots of opportunities to be had. Things are constantly changing but if you look at the big picture, lots of things have stayed really consistent over the... Read More
These Common Mistakes Could Ruin Your Move
Have you recently bought or sold a house? Congratulations! Now the fun part starts…packing up and moving. Last weekend some of my good friends moved across the country and because it was such a long distance they decided to let to navy move them (you can google this, you have a choice of moves when... Read More
5 Fall Home Improvements That Cost Less Than $500
Homeowners can add to the resale value of their home before listing it Key Takeaways: Improvements in energy efficiency have some of the highest rates of return. Inexpensive home improvements can often have big returns. Improvements that help sell a home can be attractive to sellers as well as buyers. As the seasons... Read More
5 Red Flags That Could Sink a Home Inspection
You’ve found the perfect house, located right near that cool new shopping area and the best schools. It even has the right number of bathrooms! Swoon. It’s time to sign the paperwork and move in … or is it? Up until now, you’ve likely been blinded by the sparkling granite counters and the hardwood floors... Read More
5 Rainy Day Home Improvement Tasks
With rain on the forecast for the foreseeable future, its nice to take everything off the schedule and just hole up inside until the sun pops out. But if you are feeling like you need to be semi-productive without leaving the house, here are some home tasks we are sure you’ve been putting off that... Read More
Tips to Survive Selling Your Home With Kids
Selling your home is tough enough – scheduling open houses and showings, keeping your home in perfect staged condition – without throwing a kid or two (or ten, or one kid that feels like ten) into the mix. Beyond getting rid of furniture, cleaning out closets, removing personal items, and making minor repairs, kids have... Read More
Where does your commission go?
It’s your money, why not keep it? The truth is, parting with money that you can’t see a direct return for is always hard. But where does your commission really go? The answer is, a lot of places. And you are putting a lot of money on the line, shouldn’t you entrust it to someone... Read More
Tips For Selecting The Very Best Realtor
Buying or selling a home is a daunting task and a massive learning experience. It’s very helpful to have professionals working on your behalf to make the process seamless and to answer all of the questions that inevitably surface. 1. Ask for a referral Around these parts, It seems that every 3rd person you... Read More
Thinking of Buying An Older Home? 5 Budget Busting Red Flags
Older homes are full of charm and character, but before you buy you should think about the costs that can add up. There is the potential for issues with any home, but older ones can have all kinds of unpleasant surprises beyond the obvious ones. Prior Renovations: Renovations seem like a good thing, but... Read More