4 Easy (And Cheap!) Ways to Improve Your Landscaping

Is your property looking drab during these winter months? It may be time to update your home’s landscaping! Your landscape is more than just a way to increase the curb appeal of your home when you’re ready to sell. A welcoming landscape is a perfect way to turn your property into an inviting outdoor space…

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Understanding the Key Parts of a Real Estate Purchasing Contract

A real estate purchase contract, also known as a “contract to purchase real estate” or a “residential purchase agreement,” is a binding, bilateral agreement between two or more parties. The purchase contract is the key to your real estate transaction. Not only does it make your purchase or sale official, but it also protects both…

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5 Steps to Improving Your Home’s Appraisal Value

Whether you’re refinancing or looking for a fair price for your home, you’ll need an appraisal before you take your home to market. An appraisal is primarily based on recent sales prices of comparable properties, but in thriving markets, those sales prices might not be high enough to support the newest deals. (They can even…

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Step into the Mindset of a Buyer

What do Home Buyers Really Want in a House? Don’t let the “small stuff” sabotage your sale. As a home seller, you probably hear this advice a lot– and that’s for a good reason. Investing time and money on the turn-offs in your home can alleviate potential buyer hesitations and lead to a quicker, higher…

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4 ways to take “close to home” to heart this season.

Giving Back Close to Home During the Holidays In the midst of the season of giving, we often wonder what we have to offer our community and those in need. Most people immediately think of donating money or goods during the holidays or may offer their time at a local organization. But have you considered…

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5 Ways to Make a Small Bathroom Feel Big

Your bathroom should be a place of comfort; a haven for relaxing in the tub and an efficient hub for getting ready in the morning. Most bathrooms are cramped, awkwardly designed and difficult to work with, but even the simplest changes can make the tiniest bathroom seem spacious. While a bathroom might not be the…

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What is the Seller’s Role in the Listing Process?

There are many steps in selling your house, and a listing is one of them. In 2017, 89% of sellers used a real estate agent when selling their home, but successfully selling a house requires a partnership between a seller and an agent. Here’s what you can do to fulfill your role in the listing…

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Cozy Up Your Home This Fall

November is here, and as much as we’d like to ignore it, colder weather is upon us.  Lucky for you, gray skies don’t have to mean it’s time to retreat into drab hibernation in your home! There are plenty of ways you can spruce up your home in preparation for winter, turning those dark indoor…

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