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4 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a HomeAre you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things are more balanced than they were at the height of the pandemic, its still a sellers market. So, when you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips to make your best offer.1. Lean on ...

Easy Instructions for Kitchen Cabinet PaintingNow that it is nearing spring, you may be considering refreshing the look of your kitchen. Your cabinets tend to get shabby, worn, and stained from constant cooking splatter and food odors. For a new look, you can replace them, but in considering cost...

Exclusions – when in doubt for Non-Realty Item!Full Disclosure, Seller Disclosure and Exclusion FormThe Frig Is it convey with the property or not? Had an issue many years ago and a hard lesson learned. Where there was a refrigerator that LOOKED built-in yet it was removeable. We never inquired t...

Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting    

One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home One of the many reasons to buy a home is that its a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac:Building equity through your monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of homeownership that can help ...

What You Should Know About Rising Mortgage Rates After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you'r...

An Expert Makes All the Difference When You Sell Your HouseIf you're thinking of selling your house, its important to work with someone who understands how the market is changing and what it means for you. Here are five reasons working with a professional can ensure you'll get the most out of you...

Are You Thinking About Selling Your House Soon for 2023? It's difficult to know when is the best time to sell, or how to get the most money for your house, but you don't need to go through the process alone.You may be wondering if prices are projected to rise or fall…or how much competition you m...

Equity Gains for Today's HomeownersToday's homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you're a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Here's what it means for you, even as the market mod...

Roof Exposure and why it mattersThe direction the front of your home faces will determine the amount of sunlight it receives which has an impact on many elements of your home. There are four types of exposures: Southern, Northern, Eastern, and Western. One is not necessarily better than the other...