Share with your friendsFacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintActive adult communities are becoming increasingly popular. If you are 55 years old or older you may have heard the term active adult communities or age qualified communities, but what are they? Why are they so popular? How do I select the right community for me? What is an Active Adult […]
5 Steps to Finding Your Next Home
Share with your friendsFacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrint STEP 1: Set Your Goals and Priorities The first step to finding your ideal home is determining WHY you want to move. Do you need more space? Access to better schools? Less maintenance? Or are you tired of throwing money away on rent when you could be building equity? Pinpointing the […]
National Snapshot: What’s Ahead for Real Estate
Share with your friendsFacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintThe U.S. unemployment rate is at a 50-year low, and consumer confidence remains high. In fact, the University of Michigan’s latest Surveys of Consumers found that Americans have their most positive personal finance outlook since 2003.1 However, if you follow national news, you’ve probably heard speculation that we could be headed toward […]
5 Step Strategy for Downsizing Your Home
Share with your friendsFacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintIn our “bigger is better” culture, there’s an expectation that each home should be larger and grander than the last. But life changes like divorce, kids leaving for college, or even the simple act of growing older can prompt us to find a smaller home that better suits our shifting needs and […]
Will Your Remodel Pay Off? The Best (and Worst) Ways to Spend Your Budget
Share with your friendsFacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintMost new homeowners have something about their property that they want to change. And as family needs and design trends shift over time, many will eventually choose to remodel. Some homeowners make updates to their property before listing it to maximize their potential sales revenue. Whatever your reasons are for taking on […]
Top 6 Home Organization Upgrades that “Spark Joy” for Buyers
Share with your friendsFacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintThanks to Marie Kondo and her hit Netflix series “Tidying Up,” home organization is a hot topic right now. Marie encourages her viewers to minimize their possessions and keep only those items that “spark joy.” With spring in full bloom, now is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning and add […]
Top 10 Myths That Trip Up First-Time Home Buyers
Share with your friendsFacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintIf you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably received your share of advice from family and friends. Add to that the constant stream of TV shows, news segments, and social media posts that over-simplify the home buying process for easy entertainment. With so much information to sift through, it can be […]
What’s Your Home Actually Worth?
Share with your friendsFacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintDiscover What Buyers Will Pay in Today’s Market It’s easy to look up how much money you have in your savings account or the real-time value of your stock investments. But determining the dollar value of a home is trickier. As a seller, knowing your home’s worth helps you price it correctly […]
Top 8 Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 2019
Share with your friendsFacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintIf you’re a current homeowner, or in the market to buy, you’re probably curious about the latest trends in home design. Sellers who make strategic updates before listing a property can generate increased interest from buyers and, in some cases, a premium selling price. And buyers should consider which features of a […]
What’s Ahead for Real Estate in 2019?
Share with your friendsFacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintWhat’s Ahead for Real Estate in 2019? As we begin another year, everyone wants to know: “Where is the housing market headed in 2019?” It’s not only buyers, sellers, and homeowners who are impacted. The real estate market plays an integral role in the overall U.S. economy. Fortunately, key indicators point toward […]