How pets can impact your home’s value

I once listed the home of a lovely woman who lived with the love-of-her-life, a young pit-bull, Jade.Like most puppies, Jade had penchant for chewing…

How Long Does it Really Take to Close on a Home?

Are you in the process of buying a new home? One of the biggest questions on your mind is likely “how long is this going…

3 critical steps to a successful home sale

A friend who lives in another state sold her home last year. Long before she put it on the market and long before she chose…

The Top Things to Look for During a Home Inspection

A home inspection is a crucial step in the home buying process, and understanding what to look for during the inspection can save you money…

4 Hard-to-kill houseplants

Green thumb. Most plant enthusiasts and gardeners are aware of the term and either self-identify as one who either has a green thumb or lacks…

Housing Market Update – April 2023

Welcome to the Monthly Market Report for April 2023. We want to give you the insights that you need to help confidently make the best…

Need an electrician? Avoid these 4 common mistakes when hiring

From $150 to $600. That’s the going rate for electricians “… for most small to medium electrical tasks,” according to the editors at ThisOldHouse.com.They go…

Ready, Set, Sell! Preparing Your Home for the Real Estate Market

Whether you're a first-time home seller or a seasoned pro, preparing your home for sale can be a daunting task. Selling a home is a…

Do open houses help sell homes?

Home sellers swear by them, while real estate agents have a love-hate relationship with them. Open houses, those typically-on-Sunday-afternoon soirees, wherein a seller leaves his…

4 things to do if your home isn’t selling

In the wake of the hot housing market, it may seem a bit too soon for any home for sale to not attract buyers. But…