The year is winding down fast, and with the upcoming rush of the holidays, it’ll be 2020 before you know it. With a new year comes new trends, and you can expect a number of home design shake-ups both big and small. Here are the top home features that are sure to be priorities for […] You’ve probably heard that spring and summer are the best times to sell your home, and we’ll be honest: they do have their perks. But with mortgage rates remaining low and motivated buyers steadily flowing into the market, this fall is shaping up to be a pretty profitable selling season. If you’re gearing up to […] We’ve all been there. One day, you look around your house, and there’s just So. Much. Stuff. Stuff in boxes, stuff on the walls, stuff in the corners—just…stuff. If you’re gearing up to sell your home, you’re going to have to deal with all that accumulated clutter eventually. Luckily, there are plenty of simple strategies […] Repainting the walls, updating the kitchen and bathroom, replacing the hot water heater—there are ways to increase your home’s value that stand the test of time. But as the market and the priorities of buyers change, there are newer, more popular ways to get a high return on your investment! Smart home technology is becoming […] Spring is here, and summer is closer than ever. That makes it a great time to get outside and spruce up your home’s exterior! If you’re planning on selling your home soon, a little outdoor maintenance can go a long way. In fact, here are five outdoor projects you can do yourself that are sure […] In just a few short days, we’ll turn the corner into warmer weather. There’ll be no more cold mornings, flowers will bloom, trees will grow, birds will sing, and it will officially be spring. Okay, maybe the changing of seasons doesn’t work quite so suddenly, but spring does mark the beginning of a notoriously busy […] Love is in the air! We’re not talking about Valentine’s Day — we mean all of the buyers falling in love with your home thanks to these easy staging tips. From simple DIY projects to decor and decluttering pointers, these effortless staging tips will wow the next buyers that step through your front door. Clean, […] You’ve found the home of your dreams, and you’re preparing to make your offer. As you consider price and terms, be sure to include one of the most critical components of the offer – a home inspection contingency. The contract should clearly identify how any reported habitability problems will be rectified. Habitability means you cannot […] You’ve found the perfect home. You’re excited and ready to make a written offer to purchase, but how can you be sure there are no structural defects or unseen items requiring repair or replacement? You’ll address your concerns in the inspection addendum that accompanies the written purchase offer. These documents govern the buying process, inspection […] What’s the most important goal behind an Offer To Purchase? Agreement! How do buyers and sellers achieve that goal? Negotiation! And yet the term “negotiation” often sends people running for the door, because they believe that negotiation is simply another word for conflict. Not true! Negotiation is a golden opportunity for everyone involved to get […]
Category Archives: DIY Home Improvement
2020 Vision: The Top Home Features You Can Expect to See Next Year
The Top 5 Exterior Areas to Fix up Before Listing Your Home this Fall
Kicking Clutter to the Curb: Transform Your Home with These 4 Decluttering Tips
The Best Smart Home Technology for Upping Your Home’s Value
Up Your Home’s Resale Value with These 5 Outdoor DIY Projects
Spring into the Selling Season with These Pro Cleaning Tips
Make Buyers Fall in Love with Your Home with These Easy Staging Tips
Inspection Protection!
Buy With Confidence
Don’t Hesitate to Negotiate
