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School Shopping Tips Make a list and get your child involved. Use the recommended or required supplies from your child’s school or teacher as a starting point. If you don’t have a list yet, check with parents at your school who have older…
Should You Make Renovations
Should You Make Renovations Before Putting Your Home on the Market? Many sellers grapple with trying to figure out how to make the most money when listing their properties with a real estate agent. Though certain factors, such as market conditions, the…
Solar Energy
Want More Buyers When Selling Your Home? GO GREEN! How to Increase the Value of Your Home with Solar Energy Solar systems add value to the home because they produce a measurable and essential commodity with a tangible value, and they require minimal…
What is an Appraisal?
What is an appraisal & how does it impact the real estate transaction? Knowing the value of your property is important when it’s time to sell your house, when you pay taxes and if you are trying to take a mortgage out on it. When you are buying a…
What Is a Home Inspection?
What Is a Home Inspection? What Is a Home Inspection? Before purchasing a home a buyer usually turns to a home inspector to receive a qualified, unbiased account of the state of the property. A home inspection is a noninvasive, limited visual inspection…
Pricing Your House to Sell
Pricing Your House to Sell The reasons for selling your house are very important to consider when you decide on a price. There are many reasons to sell a house and each reason brings with it an expectation for how long it will take to sell. Price…
How to Make an Offer on a Home
Seal the Deal: How to Make an Offer on a Home Seal the Deal: How to Make an Offer on a Home When home buyers begin the house hunting process, they often don’t realize just how many steps it entails. From securing a loan to finding a property you love to…
The Buyer Missed the Closing Date, Now What?
The Buyer Missed the Closing Date, Now What? A Closing date is established on the purchase agreement. The buyer who makes the offer first requests a particular date. Generally, this is 30-45 days from offer acceptance. A property can close early if all…
5 Less Obvious Home Features That You Should Advertise
5 Less Obvious Home Features That You Should Advertise To Buyers When Selling a House Showcase Features When Selling a House. If you’re selling your home, one of the best ways to attract buyers is to highlight the different features of your home that…
Protect Your Patio With Vinyl Covers
If your patio suffers from too much sun, then perhaps it is time to have a vinyl patio installed! Vinyl patios provide the patio or deck with much needed shade from the sun and direct heat. Having some outdoor space and a pretty patio can instead be a…