The Housing Market Remains Promising in Light of Uncertain Global Economy Historically in a time presidential transition, our American economy has been perceived by ourselves and others as a bit ambiguous. This is not without merit. No one can truly predict what any future President will do. The state of the U.S. economy touches nearly… Read More
Location, Location, Location, 4 Reasons Why it’s Essential Maybe the most overused phrase in Real Estate “Location, Location, Location”. Maybe also the most meaningful. You can change nearly everything about a home, except its location, and I always advise my clients of this. As a matter of fact, I’m currently working with clients who were… Read More
Video: How Important is Your Credit Score? Even non-home-related things can be dependent on your credit score. Did you know that more likely than not, an employer will check your credit when you apply for a job? Auto insurance companies can charge you higher premiums or even turn you down. Cell phone companies, credit cards,… Read More
Harry Potter and Hedwig have flown the coop. Now 4 Privet Drive could be yours! Much more stylish and smart than the notorious home of the Dursley’s that Harry Potter couldn’t wait to escape, 4 Privet Drive is a contemporary delight that any child, wizard or muggle, would be happy to grow up in. And… Read More
Staging comes in many different flavors, and it need not be expensive. You can hire a stager for their opinion only, using your existing furniture and fixtures. Stagers can bring in accent pieces or an entire house full of furniture if that’s what you’re looking for. Empty homes can be staged completely or enhanced with… Read More
Little Understood, Does the Treasury Dept.’s Geographic Targeting Order Affect You? In short, probably not. There is a specific list of criteria that must be met for Geographic Targeting Order to be triggered and the average home buyer or seller will not likely fit the parameters. However, if you feel your transaction is in any… Read More
Video: She Sheds: The Latest Lifestyle Trend. Have you see the She Shed episode of Las Man Standing? I am probably the ideal demographic target for that show and I will freely admit that I love it. My guess is that unless you build your She Shed yourself Ladies, it’s likely to turn into exactly… Read More
5 Credit Myths Debunked. A lender friend of mine once told me that credit is one of the most commonly misunderstood elements of our financial fitness. We all know it’s important yet we don’t take the time to comprehend its significant impact on our day-to-day lives. For instance, did you know that auto insurance rates,… Read More
Video: How to Shop for a Home with Instagram Instagram is far more entertaining than most social media sites. It caters to the quirky and the unexpected. Instagram welcomes the photos that you may feel don’t belong in other places. If I have artsy shots of homes for sale, a beam of sunshine through a… Read More
Set the Selling Scene with Pop-Up Staging. There are a couple of recent trends in home staging. one is virtual staging, where photos are edited to include nearly realistic furniture when the home has none. The other recent movement is toward pop-up staging, explained in more detail below. As you can see in the photos,… Read More
