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…
Purchasing your first home is one of the most important financial decisions of your life. If you’re currently renting in an expensive housing market, the one thing standing in your way is likely the down payment – easily a six-figure lump sum at the traditional 20%. But what if you could lower the required down…
Let’s face it: moving is expensive. Hiring movers certainly has its benefits, but the costs add up. If you can’t afford to hire a moving company, here are six tips to get you through your move: Make Estimates Plan ahead to avoid paying more money to move than you initially thought you would. Make a…