How to lower your monthly house payment

Your monthly mortgage payment, which includes the loan’s principal, interest, property taxes and homeowners insurance, no doubt takes a large chunk of your take-home pay.…

How to shop for a new grill for your summer cookouts

There’s a reason grilling takes center stage in summer. The weather demands it ― who wants to be cooped up indoors with all that glorious…

Mortgage Pre-Approval

Mortgage Pre-ApprovalEver had an agent deny to show you a home because you didn't have a Mortgage Pre-Approval? It's not because they're mean, or they…

How safe is your deck?

If your spring cleaning routine paid special attention to getting the deck ready for summer entertaining, we have a question for you:Did you check the…

3 Over-the-Top Luxurious Travel Destinations for your Bucket List

In case you missed it, summer recently arrived. If you’re still making your summer getaway plans, and you have the means, you may want to…

Here’s what to kick to the curb and what to keep before you sell your home

If you’ve chosen your listing agent wisely, he or she will determine the most likely buyer for your home and then laser-focus the marketing materials…

Retiring and thinking of downsizing your home?

When the last time you bought a home was far enough back that your mortgage is paid off, or nearly so, can we give you…

A Kid-Friendly, No Cook Breakfast-in-Bed for Dad

June 17 is Father’s Day, the day set aside each year to show love and appreciation for dear old dad. So, just what is it…

Don’t make these 5 common home staging mistakes

Although DIY home staging may seem an easy project, we see several common mistakes when homeowners make the attempt. Most go about the process as…

Should I sell my home as-is?

Ah, the need for speed in a real estate deal – we’re quite familiar with it. From clients who’ve taken a job out of town…