Valuable information for buyers and sellers. Despite one of the harshest winters in memory, a recent spring-like weekend reinvigorated homebuyers, who were out in force visiting Weichert open houses. In fact, overall attendance at Weichert open houses that weekend was at its highest level all year. In addition, the average number of attendees at each […]

 Valuable information for buyers and sellers. Owning a home invokes more than a sense of pride and freedom. It is also a long-term investment opportunity. With tax season here, it is a great time to speak to your tax advisor about the tax advantages associated with homeownership. Some of the items you should plan to […]

  According to Remodeling magazine’s 2014 “Cost vs. Value Report,” Realtors continue to rate exterior home improvement projects among the most valuable. In fact, eight of the Top 10 projects nationally that recouped the most value at resale are exterior replacement projects. The prevalence of these types of projects is logical given the importance of curb appeal […]

    As we conclude Day 4 of the ongoing shutdown of the U.S. government, you may be wondering how this impacts your ability to obtain and close mortgage financing. The good news is that in the short term, the shutdown is expected to have a very limited effect. Most experts feel that a long-term […]

  Fall arrives this weekend, and already the mornings have been brisk. Along with the arrival of colder weather are a number of key maintenance tasks homeowners should tackle in order to prevent structural damage, save energy and keep their home’s systems running properly. By completing these tasks now, you will allow plenty of time […]

 Valuable information for buyers and sellers. Children and parents are starting to think about back to school – gathering supplies, picking first-day outfits and resuming early bed times. This annual rite of passage is an important part of life for many people, and schools certainly play a part in real estate decisions. Many buyers have […]

    Anyone who has gone to the hardware store to choose paint colors knows the sky is the limit and there are a boundless number of choices. The task of choosing the right colors – especially if you are putting your house on the market – can be daunting. Popular advice for home sellers […]

  If you are looking to relocate, move-up, downsize or otherwise move from one house to another, the age-old question is whether to buy or sell first. While there are pros and cons of each decision, the answer to this basic question is as individual as you are, and there is no one universal answer. […]

    According to Fannie Mae’s most recent monthly survey, real estate has continued to improve and people are noticing. More than half of respondents to the April survey believe home prices will rise within the year. This compares to only 32 percent who expected home prices to increase in April 2012, and Fannie Mae’s chief economist says it […]

Purchasing a home is a big investment, so buyers want to make sure they get as many of their “wish list” items as possible in the home they wind up purchasing. While every home and every buyer is different, there are some clear-cut winners when it comes to the home features that buyers prefer, according […]