When starting your search for a new home, it can be easy to get caught up in the excitement and miss out on some key factors that can help you make a wise decision. Strategic and stylish staging definitely gives potential buyers ideas on how to design the house themselves and give much needed life […]
St. Patrick’s Day Decor
I grew up with tons of Irish traditions, thankfully, because of a special family that adopted me as their own when I was only two years old. The sound of bagpipes sings a melody to me heart. The smell of corned beef and cabbage with Irish soda bread makes me séanmhar (happy in Irish). But, […]
Is It Better to Sell in Spring or Fall?
Robin Williams once said, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, Let’s party”. But is it also nature’s way of saying it’s time to sell your house? Home sellers often wonder whether they will get the most dollars for their house if they list in the spring, or will they see a better return if try […]
When Bad Luck Strikes
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases many people will make in their lifetime. With such a huge transaction can come some problems, but doing your research and having a knowledgeable real estate agent by your side can help you avoid some of the common issues that may arise when purchasing a home. […]
Houses of the Heart
This month may bring about excitement for chocolate boxes and red long stemmed roses. And that is awesome! We should be celebrated by our loved ones and shown a little attention. Each day is an opportunity to show our love but yeah, it’s nice to have one more “extra” day, right? But, sometimes this month […]
Kitchens That Will Make Your Heart Swoon
“There is no love greater than the love of food.” – George Bernard Shaw No matter the occasion, it seems that more often than not everyone always ends up gathered in the kitchen. They say that your kitchen is the heart of your home, so to show it some love this Valentine’s season I’ve rounded […]
Buying a House Out of State; It’s Not as Difficult as You Think
Imagine this: you’ve been kicking butt at work lately – putting in the extra hours, going above and beyond and taking on more responsibilities – and you absolutely love it. Sounds pretty great, right? Well what happens when your employer reciprocates those feelings and loves you so much, they ask you to take on a […]
Couples Guide to Buying Their First Home
First comes love, then comes marriage… then comes a 30-year fixed mortgage with a 4.299% APR. Well that sounds somewhat daunting, and definitely not romantic. Buying a home can be one of the most nerve-racking financial decisions you’ll ever make, but far too often do couples let it have a negative effect on their relationships. […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home
A new year has begun and is the time when we are all jotting down our New Year’s resolutions to make this year our best year yet – start a new hobby, do more charity work, spend more time with family and friends, etc. One of the most popular resolutions people make in the New […]
Home Selling….Where to Put Your Money and Your Muscle?
For many home sellers, the home sale process is a bit like the morning after Christmas. Yesterday was fun and there are many good memories. Nevertheless, today there is all that straightening up to be done. Like Christmas…there is all that work – both inside and outside. Of course, everyone wants to move on with […]