If you're thinking ahead to your next dream home, the road you need to take to get there may seem confusing. Do you search for listings online? Drop by Open Houses on the weekends? Call the number on For Sale signs? Let's break it all down! Here are the specific steps you need to take to ensure you find a home that fits your wants, needs, and budget. Find out how much your current property will likely sell for on today’s market. Arrange for financing, so you know what... [read more]

Whether you are just starting to think about selling your home but aren’t quite ready to make a move or if you are getting down to crunch time and are looking to list your home for sale as soon as possible here are 15 ways you can increase the value of your home in the eyes of potential buyers. Low or No Cost Here are some steps that every homeowner should take before they list their home for sale. These items will cost you very little money and will make a big difference in selling... [read more]

Like most homeowners, you probably don’t think of your property as just a building with rooms and a backyard. To you, it’s much more than that. It’s a home. When you walk into your dining room, for example, you don’t merely see the table and chairs. You see memories. You recall laughter with family and friends. It’s emotional. That’s what a home is all about. However, buyers don’t want to buy your “home”. What they really want to... [read more]

Imagine a kid running a lemonade stand. He’s selling his product for 25 cents a cup. He’s doing okay. Sales are good. Then someone comes up to his stand and says, “I’ll give you 50 cents for a cup. But, I don’t have the money right now. Give me the lemonade and I’ll pay you later.” Should he take the deal? Chances are, you’d advise against it. After all, just because the price is high — in this case, double — doesn’t mean... [read more]