As a new homeowner, there are six mistakes you should be sure to avoid. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale In your first year of homeownership, there are six key mistakes that could cost you a lot of money. Today, I’ll be going over these common missteps. Going with the lowest bid. Get…

There are a few odd and trendy features of your home that can increase the value of your home. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Recently, I was asked a question that kind of stumped me: “If I live close to a Starbucks, will that increase the value of my home?” I really had to think a…

If you plan on listing your home in 2018, there are five things I recommend you do in preparation. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Are you thinking of listing your home in 2018? I’ve been getting so many calls and making so many appointments already in these first two months of the …

How do you know if it’s time to move to a different home? These are the seven signs that it might be time to make that change. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale There are seven signs that signal that it is time for you to move: The average homeowner moves every seven years. If you’re …

Lately, we’ve been seeing five kitchen trends stand out as having real staying power. If you’re planning on doing a renovation soon, you should consider them. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Here are five of the latest kitchen design trends with legitimate staying power: 1. Fewer up…

Today I’d like to kick off the new year by looking back at last year’s market. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Today, I’d like to start the new year off by taking a look back at last year. So, what can we learn from the 2017 market? First of all, homes are still selling quickly. If …

Today I’d like to share an example of why list price doesn’t matter as much as it might seem. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale If you’re a buyer on the market right now, I’ve got some key information that could be helpful for you. Currently, there isn’t a lot of inventory. We’re in a…

I have an exciting announcement to make. It’s great news for everybody. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale I’ve got some very exciting news to share today. Each one of you is a dedicated friend or client, so I wanted you to be the first to know. I’m proud to announce that I’m a new bro…

If you’re a homebuyer, there are five terms you need to know that will help you understand the home buying process far better. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Here are five terms that will help you navigate the home buying process by understanding what they mean: 1. Appraisal: This …

If you are going to sell your home this winter, it’s extra important that your property is properly staged. I have a few tips to help you today. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale As we head into the fall and winter, it’s extra important that your home is perfectly staged for the marke…

We’re in the Halloween spirit today. Here’s a real “ghost” you need to be aware of. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale With Halloween right around the corner, I figured it would be a good time to give you some important information so you can make sure that you don’t have any “title gh…

What’s the difference between your property value and the market value of your home? I’ve got the answer today. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale I often get questions about how property value, which is based on your tax assessment, fits in with the true market value of your home. The…

Understanding the difference between appraisals and inspections is important to any real estate transaction. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Recently someone sent in a great question: “What is the difference between an appraisal and an inspection?” It’s common to confuse these two t…

Have we reached a peak in our market? We’re not quite there, but we’re getting close. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale I wanted to take the time to answer another great question that a few people have been asking. I get this question on a daily basis, where people are asking, “Are we…

The sales price of your home is one of the most important aspects of the sale, so pricing it correctly will have a huge impact on your success as a seller. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale When the time comes to list your home for sale, how should you determine the sales price? Marke…

We're back to discuss the fourth and fifth questions we're commonly asked about home inspections. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale We're back today with the final two items on our list of the top five things you should know as a homebuyer going through the inspection process. You can…

Today, I’ll to answer three of the most common questions that I get about one of the most important steps in any real estate transaction: the home inspection. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Home inspections are an incredibly important part of the real estate transaction. I get a lo…

A smooth transaction isn’t impossible in a seller’s market. You just have to be prepared in order to accomplish it. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale One question that I keep getting asked is, “How do I have a smooth home purchase in this market?” It’s a crazy market out there for buy…

Today I’m answering the question, “How do I determine the value of my home?” Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale This week I’m answering a question I get pretty often, “How do I determine the value of my home?” There are actually a few steps in determining the true value of your home. T…

Before putting your home on the market, you need to improve the level of quality within that home. Here’s how you can do that. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale What should you do to your house before putting it on the market? Some people like to give an allowance for items that need …