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Get a Jumpstart on Your 2022 Home Purchase
Are you intent on buying a home in 2022? It’s still a great time to get in the market, but you should be prepared. Sellers continue to have an upper hand, and buyers need to be ready to beat out…
Start Planning Your 2022 Home Sale
Is selling your home one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2022? Now is a great time to list your home. We’ve been in a seller’s market for quite some time, and that trend will likely continue well into the…
Setting Real Estate Goals for the New Year
2022 is quickly approaching. During this time, many people set goals and resolutions for the coming year. Often, these can include goals about real estate, whether it’s buying or selling a home or updating or refinancing your current home. If…
Quick & Easy Holiday Decorating
Uh oh! Did you wait until the last minute to do your holiday decorating? Between all the shopping, cooking, cleaning, and baking that happens this time of year, it can be a challenge to fit decorating in as well. But…
Create a Cozy Holiday Vibe at Home
Oh boy, do we love cozy season! This is one of the best times of year to feel snuggly at home. Though the temperatures may be dropping, you can feel safe and warm inside. The great news is that the…
Rearrange Your Furniture for a Refresh
With the New Year fast approaching, you may be itching to refresh your home. Maybe you spent more time at home in 2021 because of the pandemic and you’re ready for a change. Or perhaps you just like shaking things…
Winterizing Your Home
It may be hard to believe, but winter will officially be here next week. Temperatures have already started to drop and the holiday season is upon us. While you’ve no doubt been preparing for your holiday celebrations, there are also…
Is It Too Late to Sell Your Home This Year?
Have you been thinking of putting your home on the market but haven’t yet? Are you worried that winter is a bad time to sell your home? Should you wait until spring to list your home for sale? And have…
Benefits of a VA Loan
If you’re purchasing a home and you’re an active military service member, a veteran, or a surviving spouse, then you may qualify for a VA loan. These loans are provided by private lenders but are guaranteed by the Department of…
Holiday Home Staging Tips
Selling your home over the holidays doesn’t need to turn you into Mr. Scrooge. In fact, the holiday season can be a wonderful time to sell. Holiday decorating makes a home feel cozy and can create a welcoming vibe that…
Don’t Believe These 6 Painting Myths
Painting your home’s interior is a wonderful way to refresh a room or get your home ready for sale. It’s also a fairly simple task that you can complete yourself — no professionals required! But beware that there is some…
How To Be the Best Thanksgiving Guest
While many people like to offer advice about being a good host on Thanksgiving, we thought we’d try something a little different. Being a thoughtful guest at Thanksgiving is just as important. It shows your host that you appreciate the…
Hosting Thanksgiving in Your New Home
Did you just buy a home — and got roped into hosting Thanksgiving, too? While it can be so much fun to have family over for the holidays, we understand how stressful it can be — especially if you’re still…
Holiday Host Gift Ideas
Entertaining during the holidays can be stressful. There’s so much to manage — from cleaning and decorating the house to organizing and cooking a meal. That’s why it’s such a thoughtful gesture to bring a small gift to your host.…
Start an Indoor Garden This Fall
Are you just not ready to say goodbye to your garden for the season? Having a lush, green outdoor space is certainly one of the pleasures of being a homeowner. But just because the temperatures are turning colder doesn’t mean…
Cleaning Your Home for Holiday Guests
One of the greatest joys of being a homeowner is welcoming guests to your home during the holidays. While holiday hosting is certainly fun, it does require some preparation — including cleaning. Sure, you’d love to deep-clean your entire place…
Buying a House As-Is
If you’re in the market for a new home, then you may have come across some listings for homes that are being sold “as-is”. But what does that mean, and should you be concerned? Here’s the lowdown on what you…