What to Expect from a Home Inspection

Your home inspection doesn’t have to be a surprise or a scary experience. A home inspection can make or break a transaction. Without it, buyers wouldn’t know if they’re buying a money pit or a home that will last a lifetime. Homebuyers are responsible for hiring a professional home inspector, who should uncover possible problems […]

Should I Dip Into Equity and Renovate?

Many homeowners will be taking advantage of winter savings on supplies and the off-season availability of contractors to use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) to finance home renovations. According to recent research from TD Bank, more than three quarters (80%) of responding homeowners with existing HELOCs who said they were planning home renovations […]

Remodels That Make Sense for Resale and Some That Don’t

Here are 5 projects that offer the best ROI for resale…and 5 that should be avoidedSource: Houzz.com, May 12, 2019 | Author: Matt Clawson 5 Remodels That Make Good Resale Value Sense — and 5 That Don’t Repeat after me: I am the master of my remodel. Perhaps you should say it again, because sadly, […]

Benefits of Pre-Listing Home Inspection

Arguably one of the more significant steps of the home-buying process is the home inspection. Done properly, the home inspection allows buyers to gain a clear understanding of the property they are about to purchase as well as provide sellers the knowledge of what can (or should) be improved at their home. As the real […]

5 Tips for Selling Your House Fast

When you’re ready to sell your house, normally you’re ready to sell it, like, now. Right? Usually, you’re relocating for work. Perhaps you’ve signed a contract for your new home. Or you’re getting divorced and need to split up your assets. Maybe you’re just ready to move on. No matter the reason, if you put some […]

Yard-Staging Projects to Help Sell Your Home

First impressions matter—and when you’re selling your house, there’s nothing quite like the vision of a manicured yard to really wow potential buyers. Like staging the inside of your home, staging your yard takes time, effort, and a little bit of money. But your hard work is sure to impress, and the payoff can be […]