Home prices are high and likely going higher if inventory remains low, so you may be thinking of trying home buying without an agent in an attempt to save money. But before you put yourself into this situation, keep some important considerations in mind. Why Home Buying Without an Agent is a Mistake You Aren’t […]
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3 Home Seller Concerns of 2021
(Photo by Sarah Pflug from Burst) If it seems like today’s real estate market is like a hot air balloon just carrying sellers up, up, and away — you might be right. Homes are selling easier, more quickly, and at higher prices in almost every market. And many sellers have been taking advantage, but others […]
5 Fire Safety Tips to Protect Your Home
(Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst) While not as many house fires happen in the summer months as the winter ones, it’s still a major concern, and there is nothing more devastating than losing everything you own to a house fire. With the right fire safety tips, you’ll have less to worry about. So whether […]
Deciding on Whether to Move
Some homeowners feel like they may as well throw a dart against the wall to decide whether to move or not. Other people might invoke a process attributed to Benjamin Franklin. Supposedly, to evaluate the options and bring clarity to the choice, this American founding father would list all the reasons for and against the […]
Do You Need to Be at Closing?
(Photo by Shopify Partners from Burst) So you’ve found a house you love, made an offer, won the bid, and are about to close on your home. Congratulations! But now, whether due to a scheduling conflict or because you are looking to minimize face-to-face contact because of the pandemic, you’re wondering, do you need to […]
Are Open Floor Plans In or Out Right Now?
(Photo by Christa Grover from Burst) Open floor plans are nothing new. The floor plans started to dominate in the 1970s with a trend toward more contemporary styling and by the mid-90s it was hard to find any new construction that didn’t boast about its open floor plan. However, it’s hard to think of a […]
“Mise en Place” for Homebuying
In cooking, “mise en place” describes having all your ingredients measured, cut, peeled, sliced, grated, as well as bowls, utensils and pans ready to use before you begin cooking. The advantage is to inventory the ingredients and recognize if you have everything you need. You are less likely to leave out an ingredient or step […]
Keep Your Home Safe with 4 Tips As Travel Season Approaches
(Photo by Nicole De Khors from Burst) We’ve all been home watching over our domains for the past year, but now that the world is opening back up, travel is beckoning! Whether it’s a quick weekend getaway just to dip your toes back into travel or a longer jetset, don’t forget to keep your home […]
