We are officially in the season for home selling! Here are a few of our tips to increase the sale of your home: Outdoor Living Now that we are in the spring and summer seasons, spruce up your front and backyard. Not only will you get curb appeal, but you can show case a beautiful outdoor backyard oasis for future buyers. It’s all about the Lawn Keep your lawn green and invest in some plants here and there. Bring your home to life! Make sure your Air Conditioning is on! Walking into a warm home isn’t refreshing in the least- keep it cool! Refreshers Have a cold beverage ready for potential buyers, especially on a hot day. Be flexible In the

With December closing in and 2018 fast approaching, the Housing Market Predictions are in! Zillow has provided us with their comprehensive breakdown of what we can expect when it comes to home buying and sales. For this upcoming year, we can anticipate that the market will continue to show growth Nationwide. However, 2018’s predicted course will be in the hands of home builders.   Inventory is low Low inventory is not ideal for new home owners, as there will be slim pickings. Those just starting out may struggle to find their perfect fit. According to Zillow, there are approximately 12% fewer homes to choose from than 2017. First time home buyers will be at the bottom of the food chain

  Can you believe it is August already?! Summer is coming to and end which means the ideal window weather for home projects is slowly closing! In spirit, we came up with some quick last minute ways to upgrade your home before the snow comes. Painting Nothing keeps a room looking as clean or crisp than a fresh coat of paint. This is quite an overlooked part of all homes. You won’t find yourself going crazy trying to clean everything- see the difference this makes. Siding This next one may seem like a lot of work, but the best way to upgrade your home- especially if you plan on selling it, would be to add some new siding. Even if

Attention Parents: we are already halfway through the month of July! Before you know it you will be shopping for school supplies and dropping your kids off at their first day of school. To make your life easier, we’ve come up with some tips to help keep yourself and your kids organized for a successful school year. The first step is to combat the entrance. When you walk through the door, the first thing you want to do is kick off your shoes and drop your bag. A great way to avoid a mess is to have a small storage table and some wall racks for jackets and backpacks. The kitchen is the first stop made for some delicious after school

Summer is here. That means long days spent outside, summer vacation, having barbecues, and lots of humidity. However, we have everything you need to get your home in shape for fun in the sun! Make your Lawn the Star First of all, look for low spots in grass, these could be dangerous to trip in! Fill them up with some dirt, then sprinkle some grass seed, and voila! In addition, if you want to go the extra mile, get some new flower plants and spruce up your garden. Check Sprinklers or Get Yours Going It it always a good idea to make sure everything is operating properly. If you have an irrigation system, make sure you get a check up

Is your kitchen ready for summer? We’ve come up with some easy ways to bring your kitchen back to life and increase its value just in the nick of time: Cabinets These are always overlooked. Some easy, fun ideas would be to paint the back wall of them, or add glass doors. Glass doors are an added plus because they make your kitchen look even bigger!   New Hardware Replace the cabinet and drawer handles with new shiny hardware. Some new polished silver or gold handles will easily bring some light into your kitchen. You can also replace your sink nozzle for a brand new one.   Revamp your windows Most kitchens have some beautiful windows looking out into either

  Experts are predicting a strong year for the US Housing Market in 2017!   Check your Credit Score Good Credit is what getting a mortgage will depend on. The higher the credit score, the better your mortgage rate will be. It is important to keep up on your payments and bills! Keep a Steady Credit  Avoid opening any new Credit Cards, this will hurt your chances of getting a mortgage and Pre-Approval. The more you are borrowing, the more you are jeopardizing your potential. Home Buyers, it is important for you to maintain a good credit score as well in the long run! Automate Savings If you are having difficulty allotting money to your savings account, automate transfers to

  Experts are predicting a strong year for the US Housing Market in 2017!   Rent is Expensive With rent rising, buying a house may make more sense for you than renting. If you have a safe and steady income and have worked on saving money, it could be time to make an investment. A study from Trulia shows that buying a home nationwide is 37.7% less expensive than renting. Click here to find out more.   Mortgage Rates are still low With rates in the mid-4% range, it could be lower, but it certainly will not go much higher. Compared to past rates (2006- 6.5%), this isn’t bad at all and the better news is it doesn’t look like

Winter is rolling around sooner than we know it, especially with the cold weather we are advised of this weekend! Take advantage of these warmer days that are sparingly left and get home home maintenance taken care of.   Keep gutters clear of leaves and sticks to help snow melt off from your roof easier. Trim trees and remove dead branches so they do not damage your home or injure someone if they fall because of ice, snow or wind. Repair steps and shaky handrails to make them safer in the ice and snow. Check smoke detectors, fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and replace batteries. Make sure you dig out those snow shovels and stock up on salt! Have your