The all-white kitchen may be on its way out but a white kitchen with character is still very much in vogue. The sleek and calming visual of monochromatic in in any hue has been a key design element in contemporary kitchens. You can easily keep that clean, polished look while remaining trendy, by breaking up the… Read More
Kitchens are probably the most scrutinized room in the house when it comes to potential home buyers. Kitchen styles and trends change more frequently than any other home feature, yet the kitchen is the most expensive area to remodel. The upshot being that your kitchen can very quickly appear dated. Monotones in grays and beiges… Read More
Home Sellers may be reluctant to put their property on the market right now, and that’s understandable maybe, but is it a smart financial move? The current lack of inventory in the Real Estate market, coupled with low mortgage interest rates, and the very simple fact that ‘everyone has to live somewhere’, have created the… Read More
According to The Title Report, foreclosure filings in 2019 reached their lowest level since tracking began in 2005, with the highest potential for distressed properties cropping up in the major metro areas of Baton Rouge LA., Atlanta GA, Salt Lake City UT, Orlando FL and Portland, OR. The states of Nevada, New York, New Jersey,… Read More
Like almost everything else in our lives, the VA loan ‘ain’t what it used to be’… because it’s so much better! In the past, and yes even the recent past, home sellers were scared off by a purchase offer from a home buyer using the VA loan. But the loan itself has changed, and public… Read More
According to BankRate, more than 13 million Americans work from home. That makes a home office one of the most requested features for today’s home buyers. Home offices range from a private, dedicated space to an unused back bedroom. Some home buyers require an independent, outside entrance, some have need of additional space to welcome… Read More
*Click for mortgage interest rate information for April 2019 I received a fact-packed email recently from a local mortgage lender. This is someone I’ve worked with enough to know that their information is solid, skewed neither positive or negative but true and unbiased. Andrew McCrossen, a Loan Officer at V.I.P Mortgage did a little digging… Read More
Using credit responsibly is an integral part of your personal finance. Not only is credit a key factor in securing a mortgage when buying a home, vehicle or other major purchase, landlords and property managers invariably look at credit before approving new renters, as do insurers, utility companies and employers. It’s not always easy to… Read More
Can you add value to your home simply by doing a few low-cost improvements? The short answer is, yes. Some low-cost improvements that add value are: Faucets and Hardware Closet and Storage Organizers Insulation Replace Soiled or Damaged Carpeting Interior Paint Manicure Your Landscaping New Smoke Detectors Refinish Hardwood Floors Paint the Front Door Remove… Read More
Video: Choosing the Right Lender Makes All the Difference I’m not sure how many people realize how critical it is to choose the right mortgage lender when you’re buying a home. Unfortunately, by the time you find out you’ve made the wrong choice it’s usually too late. As a Realtor, I learned very quickly which… Read More
