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It’s National Pink Day and we know that pink can be both loved and loathed when it comes to home design. We all have seen those old school pink tile bathrooms! However, pink has come a long way when it comes to home design and we’ve seen several chic ways to incorporate the color, without […]
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Are you planning to move? Here are some things you can do now to get your home ready, while you have a little extra time on your hands.
DeclutterWe’re all guilty of making piles around the home or having a junk drawer. Moving is a great time to go through and evaluate what items you really need and remove excess belongings that have built up over the years. Messy areas or busy spaces often distract buyers when they tour through the home, so […]
The Top 5 Exterior Areas to Fix up Before Listing Your Home this Fall
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 […]
Here are 4 Tricks to Choosing a Neighborhood You’ll Love!
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard, “location, location, location!” on repeat. Finding the perfect city or town is one thing, but you’ll need to take it a step further. The right neighborhood matters more than you think, so before you start your search, we have some tips to help you find […]
Tiny Houses: How These Small Homes Have Made a Big Splash
You’ve seen the shows on HGTV, the brand new series on Netflix, the craze on sites like Pinterest and Instagram—tiny houses are all the rage. These smaller spaces come with gigantic opportunities—if you’re looking for an incredibly versatile and stylish home, you may want to look into one of the hottest housing trends of the […]
Is a Home Inspection Really Necessary? Why You Shouldn’t Skip This Important Step
Picture this: you’ve finally found the home of your dreams. It’s got all the features you’ve been searching for, and it’s in the perfect neighborhood. There can’t possibly be anything wrong with it…right? Though technically optional, a home inspection is highly recommended by most realtors, as it can save you thousands of dollars—or even prevent […]
Kicking Clutter to the Curb: Transform Your Home with These 4 Decluttering Tips
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 […]
Mortgage 101: What To Know Before You Apply
Everybody loves talking about mortgages. They’re fun, easy to understand, and a great icebreaker, right?….Wrong. Thanks to their lengthy process, technical jargon, and confusing options, mortgages have a bit of an intimidating reputation—but it doesn’t have to be that way! If you’re in the process of buying a new home and dreading the mortgage application […]
The 5 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home
If you’re gearing up to sell your home, you’ve probably read tons of articles all about what you should be doing…but what about what you shouldn’t be doing? After all, selling your home is a huge financial decision, and a misstep could mean losing out on your hard-earned profit. Don’t let something as easy to […]
The Four Most Common Red Flags to Look for During Your Walkthrough
A new home is a big financial investment. Not only will you likely be pouring a lot of your savings into the purchase, but you’ll also be choosing a place to call home for years to come. The last thing you want is to spend all of that time and money only to discover a […]
