Questions to Ask a Realtor Before Signing a Contract Do you know the right questions to ask a Realtor? If you are selling your home, chances are you have some questions. If you didn’t, that would be very unusual. Selling a home often is the most significant financial transaction any of us has ever made. […]
Checklist For Spring Home Maintenance: Tips You’ll Love
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist Would you like a spring home maintenance checklist to ensure things around your property get taken care of? As a homeowner, you always have plenty to do to take care of your home. But there are better tasks during certain times of the year, and Spring is no exception. Some maintenance […]
20 Home Improvements That Do Not Add Value
Improvements That Could Lower Your Home Value Is it true that some improvements could lower your home’s value? How can that be possible? Unfortunately, many people do not realize there are home renovations that decrease property value. Over my thirty-seven years selling real estate, I’ve run into this frequently. Many sellers incorrectly assume that every […]
Home Selling Mistakes to Avoid
Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your House Are you thinking of selling your home? If so, you want to avoid the most common home seller mistakes. You want to avoid common errors while selling your home with so much at stake. Home-selling mistakes are elementary when you let emotions get in the way of sound […]
How to Save Money When Moving
Tips for Saving Money Moving Do you want to learn how to save money moving? You’re not alone. Many want to move on a budget! For many people, moving is an exciting event—going from where you are now to a new place you have chosen. When you have figured out it is time to move, […]
When is it Time to Move?
The Best Signs It May Be Time to Move Is it time to move? Are there any signs of moving on from your current home? Recent surveys indicate that homeowners move to new homes around once every decade. For some people, that may sound like quite a long time. For others, it may seem surprisingly […]
What to Know About The Lead Paint Law When Buying or Selling a House
Buyers, Sellers, and Real Estate Agents Need to Know The Lead Law Was the home you are going to be selling built before 1978? If so, chances are there is at least some lead paint present in the house. The older the home, the more lead you can expect to find. Buying and selling a […]
Tax Deductions When Selling a House: What to Know
What Expenses Are Deductible When Selling a House Do you know what expenses can be deducted from capital gains tax? One of the questions I am asked now and then by homeowners is, “what are the home-selling tax deductions I can take.” Selling your home is a big step, perhaps the most significant financial decision […]
Home Downsizing: Avoid These Common Mistakes
Downsizing The Home and Avoiding Mistakes Do you want to downsize from your current house? Downsizing homes is a significant life decision. If you have owned a home for a while, you have probably heard of downsizing—of selling your current home for something smaller, more reasonable, and more financially friendly. As you retire, the idea […]
What to Consider When Accepting an Offer on a House
How to Pick The Best Offer When Selling a Home How do sellers choose an offer? Most people automatically assume you go with the highest bid. It is an exciting time, and it can be tempting to jump on the first or even the highest offer immediately. But it is best to slow down and […]