If you’re looking to sell your home, you’ve likely considered the importance of selling at the right time. So, what is the ideal time of year to put your property on the market? A definitive answer is hard to say, given the variability in the housing market, but there are certainly benefits to selling during…
It doesn’t always take major renovations or installation jobs to improve the water quality of your home. There are simple actions that homeowners can take to begin using or consuming cleaner water. Before you use any water for cooking or drinking, let the cold water tap run for two minutes. If you haven’t used water…
It isn’t always easy to afford housing, whether you’re planning to rent or purchase a home. To pay off the mortgage or stay on top of the rent, many Americans need to make financial sacrifices. However, the kinds of sacrifices that a buyer or renter makes can vary from person to person. For example, it’s…
Winter may be in full swing in many parts of the country, but spring is around the corner. This means it’s time to prepare for the incoming warmer weather. If you’d like to paint or stain your deck this season, you’ll need to make sure it’s in good condition first. Prior to making any cosmetic…
While there is a seemingly endless list of home safety tasks knowledgeable homeowners must remember to accomplish, a few significant duties often go unrecognized. However, this doesn’t mean they are any less essential. For example, many people forget to perform attic fan maintenance. During the spring and summer months, make sure you’re keeping the attic…
Maybe you’ve already found the home of your dreams, or maybe your current real estate agent identified an ideal home in your market. It wasn’t until after you made an offer on that property, however, that you realized your current agent isn’t the right fit for you. These issues often arise due to poor communication…
If your current utility bills are higher than you’d like them to be, you’re not alone. However, your bills are not completely out of your control—there are steps you can take to reduce your utility bills. Start by making an effort to turn off the lights and all possible household items when they are not…
When you’re new to the real estate business – or even if you’ve been an agent for a while – it can be easy to run into certain pitfalls. In fact, some of the most common errors can actually have the most detrimental impact on your career. The best way to avoid some of the…