Moving into a new home is exciting! But there are also a lot of to-dos. Here are some tips for managing a move and keeping it stress-free. One month prior to your move 1. Begin filing your change of address with the post office, credit cards, banks, insurance, and any subscription services. 2. Finalize your…
Buying your first home is one of the most exciting days you’ll have in your life. But, making sure you are prepared to take on the responsibility is essential. Here’s some advice and “rules of thumb” to get you started. Secure your finances Owning a home can bring unexpected expenses. When you rent, most fixes…
“No one touch a thing until this house sells!” If that doesn’t sound practical, don’t worry. When you are living in your home, it’s impossible to not live in your home. It will get dirty. But when your home is for sale, you always want to keep it looking great for potential home buyers. Here…
If you are looking to purchase a new home this year, you don’t have to wait until Spring. Whether you want something bigger, smaller, more updated, more functional, closer to work/family/friends/school, January is a wonderful time to go ahead and list your home and get settled into a new space that better fits your lifestyle…
It’s the new year, and that means it’s time to reflect and also make goals for living a better, healthier life. Losing weight, exercising more and eating healthier are all common resolutions – but what about your home? The following are some quick and affordable solutions for creating a more organized, feel-good home. 1. Add…
With winter (almost) behind us, now is the perfect time to begin tackling projects to get your home ready for spring and summer, as well as complete some routine maintenance for the winter wear and tear. One of the quickest tasks you can do is inspecting your driveway and sidewalks. Freezing and thawing in the…
With all the buzz about a market shift going around, we’ve come up with a list of why you SHOULD list your home this holiday season instead of waiting until Spring. If you are hesitant to sell, that means other sellers are in your same position. This means serious buyers have less options on the…
The “Millennial” also referred to as “Generation Y” generally has a birth year ranging from 1977-2000, depending on which resource you use. There are approximately 75 million millennials and they now account for the largest group of home buyers for the third year in a row. This is the first generation to grow up utilizing…
As you may or may not realize, burglaries substantially increase in the summer months. Thanks to Realtor Mag, we want to ensure you have some simple tips to keep your home safe. Around 34% of break ins happen through the front door. Be sure you have a system in place to monitor the front door….