Renovation projects can be time-consuming and expensive. Fortunately, they’re not your only option if you’re looking to change up the look or feel of your house. Create More Space Want more space but can’t afford a full-on addition? Try to enlarge your rooms organically. Add more lights and mirrors, paint the walls a brighter color, or rearrange the furniture to … Read More
4 Key Questions About Down Payments
Down payments can be a challenge to navigate, even for experienced homebuyers. How much do you need to put down? Do current market conditions change anything for you? Even the most basic questions aren’t always easy to answer. Whether you’re thinking of buying soon or planning ahead for a purchase in 2022, now is a good time to clear up … Read More
Buying a Fixer-Upper: 5 Things to Know
In today’s busy market, many homebuyers have found themselves weighing options they would normally pass by. One of the more common compromises is to consider a home that needs some work aka a “fixer-upper.” On the plus side, fixer-uppers often come with lower prices, less competition and a lower-pressure sale on the whole. Still, they’re not without challenges. Are you … Read More
Make The Most of Your Home Equity
Home equity is a powerful thing. As you pay off your mortgage, your equity — or the stake in the home you actually own — increases. And the more equity you build, the more you stand to gain when you sell. But even if you aren’t planning to sell your property, equity can be used in a few different … Read More
How to Prep for a Successful Home Sale
How to Prep for a Successful Home Sale: Are you thinking about selling your home? Here’s how to prep for a successful home sale. Supply is low and demand is high right now, which means many sellers are seeing quick turnarounds and healthy profits. Still, despite the hot market, selling a home isn’t easy. If you want the experience to … Read More
4 Common Renovation Mistakes to Avoid
When the market is competitive, many homeowners opt to renovate their properties rather than sell or buy. This can be a smart move for many reasons, but as you know, home projects can often end up being expensive and time-consuming. Don’t want to regret a renovation altogether? Take a look at these 4 common renovation mistakes to avoid. Mistake #1: … Read More
Why Working With an Agent Is So Important
HGTV and home renovation shows may be entertaining, but they’re not always accurate. In particular, most of them skip over the important ways real estate agents can help homeowners. In the real world, agents play a huge role in home purchases, sales and even flips. Here’s why working with an agent is so important: Are you planning to make a … Read More
5 Ways to Improve Your Bathroom
Remodeling your bathroom can be a great investment. It immediately makes your home more usable and enjoyable, and in the long term, an upgrade could increase your home’s value by thousands of dollars. And a remodel doesn’t have to be a time-consuming or costly event because there are quite a few small, low-cost projects that can offer a big … Read More
Fun (and Useful) Summer Home Trends
Summer is a great time to improve your home’s exterior. Interested in enjoying your space a little more? Maybe you want to boost your home’s value. Either way, it makes sense to find inspiration by taking a look at what other homeowners are doing. So, you are thinking about updating your yard or patio this summer? Here are five popular … Read More
3 Big Housing Decisions
3 Big Housing Decisions You May Face Housing decisions are never small. Where you choose to live impacts your budget, your job prospects and your social life. And in the future, your home plays a major role in what your retirement might look like (financially and logistically). For these reasons, housing decisions require plenty of careful consideration. Here are 3 … Read More
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