Valuable information for buyers and sellers. Flowers and other plants are an important part of creating curb appeal, especially during the spring and summer months. But, they can also require significant time and attention in order to stay vibrant and healthy. You can save not only time, but money, too, by using less water in […]

While it’s never a bad time to sell your home, many owners put their homes on the market in the spring. Current conditions in the real estate market may make this spring a particularly advantageous time to sell a home. That’s because we are in a seller’s market in which buyers are competing for the […]

Valuable information for buyers and sellers. The brighter days of spring can really help make a home shine by allowing more light to come in and by providing homebuyers with a good view of the home’s outdoor areas. Whether your home is for sale or not, giving your windows a good cleaning – both inside […]

According to Fannie Mae’s most recent monthly National Housing Survey, consumer sentiment continues to improve. In fact, the share of people who believe the economy is on the right track rose to a five-year record high. It also exceeded the share of people who believe it’s on the wrong track for the first time. Another […]

If your home is on the market or you’re planning to sell in the future, it’s helpful to understand the reason why people choose to move from one home to another. According to the Demand Institute, which surveyed 10,000 households, location is the driving factor in most moves. In fact, 75 percent of respondents cited […]

Salesman Jim Weichert I told you last week that I believe 2015 will be the best year for real estate in a while. I outlined the unique selling situation we are in, highlighted by interest rates still near their all-time lows, a better selection of inventory than we’ve had in a long time and buyer […]

Midrange 2015 National Averages JOB COST RESALE VALUE COST RECOUPED CHANGE VS 2014 Attic Bedroom $51,696 $39,908 77.2% Backup Power Generator $12,135 $7,263 59.9% Basement Remodel $65,442 $47,637 72.8% Bathroom Addition $39,578 $22,875 57.8% Bathroom Remodel $16,724 $11,707 70.0% Deck Addition (composite) $15,912 $10,816 68.0% Deck Addition (wood) $10,048 $8,085 80.5% Entry Door Replacement (fiberglass) […]

According to Remodeling magazine’s 2015 “Cost vs. Value Report,” Realtors say that simple, lower-cost replacement projects tend to return the greatest value upon resale of a home. For example, a steel door replacement costs only around $1,000, but on average sellers recoup 101.8 percent of the expense when they sell their home. Other affordable replacement […]

The new year provides an opportunity to start fresh and develop goals and resolutions for the coming year. Some people strive toward financial aspirations or a professional achievement, while others might choose to pursue a lifelong goal, such as owning a home. If 2015 is the year to achieve your dream of homeownership, the following […]

Heating your home can get expensive during the brutally cold days of winter. What you might not realize is that a lot of that precious warm air is quickly escaping your home through gaps and cracks you probably don’t even know are there. No one wants to waste money, so it’s a good idea to […]