Deciding to sell or buy a house can uncover a lot of issues. It’s important to know what you’re getting yourself into and what to do when you face problems. Whether you’re buying or selling a home the inspection can be a high stress point. What happens if the water heater is on its last…
How can you find the perfect sized home for you? As life changes, the needs we have for our home will also shift. Sure, when all the kids were under one roof, it might have seemed as though there was never enough space. Now that the kids have left for college or bought their own…
Here are some quick sale tips from The Corey Connection on how to outperform the market: De-clutter and de-personalize your home When preparing for a quick sale, look at your home through the eyes of a buyer. Would you want to see someone’s birthday, wedding and kid’s football pictures in the house? Or would you…
Nothing can throw off household organization like clutter. Whether you just moved into a new home, sold your house and need to get everything in order or just want to get a jump start on spring cleaning – de-cluttering can be a big project. Here are a few tips to help: Containers Buy smaller decorative…
Now is a great time to buy a home. So use these tips to improve your home buying experience: Good Real Estate Agent Your future home is going to be yours for years to come. The Corey Connection has the perfect agent for you who knows the market and can help you find the perfect…
Buying a home can be a big change and stressor in your life. So when you decide to buy be sure to go in prepared with these tips: Consider monthly costs. Be sure to not only budget in down payment and closing costs but also factor in monthly utilities, taxes, mortgage and fix-up costs. Before…
Get your home ready for resale and make it as memorable and marketable to potential buyers by using these seven tips: Stage your home If you recently moved out of your home but it hasn’t sold, consider staging your house. The Corey Connection offers a staging service that brings in furniture and wall decor to…
Home Buying brings up a lot of questions and concerns you haven’t had a lot of thought on before. Use these tips to help you wander through your home buying experience. Google Maps is a great resource. You get another image of homes you’re looking at but you can also see the surrounding houses and…
After 13 years, two kids and one dog, my husband and I recently decided it was time to move into a new home. While moving is often an exciting new beginning, it’s also regarded as one of life’s most stressful events. From my experience moving this summer, I would have to agree. After signing endless papers,…
A friend recently asked me for mortgage advice. I explained how to shop around for a good rate, and then I added my catchphrase: “You didn’t ask, but…” Like anyone involved in the world of finance, I’ve seen a lot of serious mortgage trouble in the last few years. Even though the days of jumbo…