The Ideal Space to Work from Home
As the COVID-19 pandemic drives more and more employees to head home with a laptop and a snazzy Zoom background, many are wondering how to set up a home office that will work and add value to their home. Here…
Holiday Lights through the Years
One of the most festive aspects of the holiday season happens to be perfect for social distancing: enjoying holiday light displays throughout your neighborhood and community. Here are a few fun statistics on holiday light displays through the years. The…
Realtor Magazine Reports Luxury Pantries Are In-Demand in Today’s Homes
Home trends evolve as home buyers value different features over time. With so many people staying home, luxury pantries are becoming more and more valuable and in-demand in the housing market. Realtor Magazine recently reported that “more than 85% of…
Marketing Your Home for Sale
When the time comes to get your home ready for sale, you have probably taken steps to make sure that it is in tip top shape. Maybe you have spruced up the landscaping. Many sellers pay for professional cleaning. Some…
How Are Real Estate Agents Paid?
Whether you are a home buyer, seller, or real estate professional, chances are you have worked with a real estate agent. Real estate agents are crucial to keeping the real estate industry working efficiently. They connect buyers and sellers, representing…
What’s the Difference between a Real Estate Agent and a Broker?
There are a lot of professional designations in real estate. Two of the most common include real estate agent and real estate broker. What is the difference between these two important titles? The main difference between an agent and a…
The Value of Hardscaping at Your Home
Curb appeal is one of the biggest factors when selling a home. Keeping the exterior of your home tidy and aesthetically pleasing can keep your neighborhood beautiful, encourage other homeowners to take pride in their homes, and attract more buyers…
What to expect after your offer is accepted
Did your offer get accepted? If so, congratulations! One of the first major items in the escrow process is the home inspection. Hopefully you took some time for yourself to have a quick celebration but with the escrow clock ticking…
Finding a home and making an offer
In earlier posts we discussed finding the right lender and realtor. Now it is time to move on to the most exciting and sometimes nerve racking part of the home buying process. It is time to search for that home…
How to pick the right real estate agent
In our last post we talked about the pre-approval and how the two most important items that any potential home buyer needed to focus on first was their credit and their pre-approval. Assuming all looked good in those areas, the…
