Category: Tips
Do You Lack Home Maintenance I.Q.?
Avoid costly repairs with proactive maintenance. Home sweet home might just become a little less so if costly repairs crop up — and for most homeowners, they will. The best ways to avoid these costly repairs is with proactive maintenance. Unfortunately, less than 40% of homeowners regularly maintain their home to the extent that it should... Read More
How often should you paint your home’s exterior
Nothing gives the outside of your home a fast, impressive facelift like a fresh coat of paint. Whether you want to add a touch of quick curb appeal before you sell or you just enjoy living in a well-kept home, spring is the ideal time to paint your house’s exterior. How often will this... 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
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
How I Aggressively Paid Off Two Mortgages in Only 15 Years
After watching our parents retire and still have to make mortgage payments on a fixed income, my husband and I decided we would do whatever to prevent that for ourselves. So we approached our mortgages with aggressive and out-of-the-box steps that aren’t for everyone, but definitely worked for us. Mortgage 1: For our first home,... Read More
6 Essential Things To Look For In A New Home
Investing in real estate is one of the most financially sound things you can do, but buying a new home might feel intimidating when it is your first time. It is understandable that you’d want to make the best decision possible. Here are six things to look for that can help with... Read More
Make Your Bedroom An Oasis & Go The F To Sleep.
According to literally every doctor and just common sense, getting enough sleep is one of the most important things you can to for your health. The NIH says that inadequate sleep can lead to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardio vascular disease, and depression. It’s also important for safety, which is why there is a... Read More
Let’s Buy A Home: What Are Your Needs?
Before we jump into the process, it’s important to think about what you need from your new home and set realistic expectations about whether those needs align with your budget. Hopefully you already have an agent because this is a big purchase and you want to make sure you are getting the right advise.... Read More
Introduction: Let’s Get Home in 2018
Personally I love this time of year. You get to reflect on your successes and areas of growth from the past and then walk away with a beautiful blank slate ahead of you. So what are your goals for 2018? What do you want your year to look like when you gaze over it at... Read More