Selling your home quickly and at the price you are asking is every homeowner’s dream. While the real estate market may seem like it is complicated and ever-changing, there are several constants to keep in mind when embarking on the home selling process. Be certain to consider the following rules of thumb when your home […]

Valuable information for buyers and sellers. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, nationwide more than 7 billion gallons of water a day go to landscape irrigation. Aside from that being a lot of water, as much as half of it is wasted because it falls on sidewalks or evaporates into the air before it reaches […]

Valuable information for buyers and sellers. There is no doubt that this is a great time to buy a house. Purchasing a home has remained affordable, primarily because of the extended period of historically low interest rates that has continued for more than two years. A wide variety of properties from which to choose and […]

  Summertime means barbecues, outdoor fun and lots of sunshine, flowers and greenery. The commonality among all of those rites of summer is that they draw attention to a home’s landscaping and outdoor spaces. Homeowners who are selling their home in the summer months should make an effort to highlight their home’s usable outdoor space. […]

Spring is best known for blooming flowers, warm sunshine and longer days. But, the arrival of spring also brings with it some key maintenance tasks all homeowners should tackle in order to prevent structural damage, save energy and keep their home’s systems running properly. Take some time in the coming weeks to closely examine your […]

As buyer activity increases due to today’s record affordability, sellers can benefit from making their home stand out from the competition. A properly cared for home not only attracts more interest from potential buyers, but your tender loving care may also increase your home’s value. If your home is for sale or you are considering […]

Owning a home invokes more than a sense of pride and freedom. It is also a long-term investment opportunity. With tax season in full swing, it is a great time to speak to your tax advisor about the tax advantages associated with homeownership. Some of these benefits include: Reduce your taxable income: On your itemized […]

There is still another month of winter ahead, and the possibility of wintry weather for even longer. While it is not quite yet the traditional “spring market,” it is still a good time to sell a home as buyers look to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates. Sellers who have their homes on the market now, can benefit from […]

If you have visions of long summer weekends at a country or beach house, now is the ideal time to purchase your second home. Not only do low mortgage rates and affordable prices provide amazing opportunities for vacation-home buyers, but those who buy now can close on their home in enough time to enjoy it […]