Get fit to be toured! Fourth, in our series of five open house projects, is Think Like a Concierge!
Think Like a Concierge!
Now you are so close to the finish line. You have de-cluttered,
Get fit to be toured! Third, in our series of 5 open house projects, is Staging.
Staging. So DIY (Do it Yourself) or DIWH (Do it with Help)
Your house is de-cluttered and
Get fit to be toured! Second, in our series of 5 open house projects, is Spring Cleaning.
Spring Cleaning
After you’ve boxed it all up your next step is to roll up those sleeves and clean. Grime is a turn-off [...]
Open House season is on the horizon, with lookie loo’s scouring neighborhoods and serious buyers nailing down pre-approvals. Are you ready to open your doors to potential buyers? With our series of 5 open house projects, you’ll be fit to be toured.
Box It Up!
Clutter is an obstacle to a sale. What [...]
If you’ve ever invited guests over to your home, you may have run into a common problem – finding enough seating for everyone!
While an easy solution can be to store a set of folding chairs in your basement or closet, another popular and more stylish option may be to add a few “poufs” [...]
Whenever you see a mortgage ad or website featuring loan rates, they always show you two interest rates for each mortgage they’re offering. There’s the advertised rate (such as 4.250%) and the APR (such as 4.300%). The APR is always a little bit higher. But what is it? Why is it there? Which is [...]
A finished basement can be a fantastic addition to a home. People have successfully transformed their gloomy cellars into brightly-lit, versatile spaces for entertaining or just relaxing. Long for a basement overflowing with comfort and style instead of dust and clutter? A basement remodel might be for you!
You’ve seen the promos on TV [...]
What should you know before deciding whether to pay mortgage points or not? Lots!
Here are a few Q&As to get you started:
Q. What is a point?
A. A point is interest paid up front in order to get a lower mortgage rate from the lender. A lower mortgage rate means lower [...]
Should you buy a home of your own, or just keep renting?
The answer depends on many factors, including — but not limited to — the state of the real estate market, what you can afford for a down payment, your total monthly debt expenses, your credit score, your job security, and how long [...]
From school supplies in August and cars in February, it can feel like there is a “season” for everything you might be planning on purchasing. Which of course means there is also a season when, if you are patient, you can get the deals – ever noticed there are no bargains available for lawn furniture [...]
