Preparing for the home appraisal is always an important step when selling your home. In a declining market, it becomes critical. When home prices are rising or steady, one can expect the comps (comparable properties) will justify the sales price you negotiated. When...

Purchasing a fixer-upper property can be an exciting and rewarding experience. HGTV is filled with programs of amateurs knocking down walls and tiling bathroom floors. The fact is that this is much harder than it looks and before diving headfirst into this kind of...

There’s been some concern lately about another housing market crash. Maybe you’ve read articles linking today’s environment with the Market Meltdown of 2008. Even with the talk of recession, this real estate market is very different and that means that most experts do...

You’ve heard the old expression, “Date the Rate but Marry the House.” The idea is that you can always refinance the loan, but the right house may not come around again. But with rising interest rates and falling home inventory, many buyers are wondering if this mantra...

Surprisingly, the master bedroom is the most neglected room in the house. It gets overlooked because only the owners typically see it, regularly at least. Since it’s such a private space, a closed door can hide a multitude of bad designs – along with an unmade bed....

Everyone is looking for ways to save on energy costs. Many people have had to change the way they behave – larger laundry loads, fewer lights in the evening, fans vs air conditioning – and even more have looked to alternative options, such as solar. These methods are...

Decorating a space can be overwhelming, with so many colors, patterns, and textures to choose from. One way to simplify your décor and create a cohesive look is by using a monotone color palette. Monotone palettes use different shades and tones of a single color,...

A 1031 Exchange is a potential option for investors who may be interested in deferring taxes when selling an investment property. By reinvesting the proceeds into another investment property, investors have the opportunity to take advantage of real estate market...

The real estate market today is quite different from what it was just a few months ago. Mortgage rates have risen dramatically which impacts the borrowing power of home buyers. The frantic pace of the past few years has also slowed with homes staying on the market...

The housing market has been crazy over the past few years. While there have always been periods of ups and downs, buyer’s markets and seller’s markets, the frenetic pace and swings since the start of the pandemic have had everyone on edge. Now that interest rates have...

Creating a sustainable environment is at the top of everyone’s mind these days. From Disney to Poland, policies that save energy and resources are important ways to reduce waste and help the planet. Your home can be part of this effort as well. With a few small...

Breakfast nooks used to be staples in the average kitchen. Before the the advent of the eat-in, center islands, or great room designs, homeowners loved sitting down with their first cup of coffee in the kitchen. Often this was in the breakfast nook; a small space...